Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Garlic Naan
Chef's Menu Description
Hand-stretched artisan flatbread baked against the searing clay walls of the tandoor, brushed with golden butter and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup moong dal (split yellow lentils), rinsed
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 8 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
- • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 dried red chilies, broken
- • 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Simmer the dal with the turmeric and salt in 3 cups of water until soft, then whisk smooth.
2
Phase 2
Heat the ghee and fry half the garlic until golden, then add the cumin seeds and dried red chilies.
3
Phase 3
Add the remaining garlic, the asafoetida, and the chili powder, and fry for a few seconds.
4
Phase 4
Pour the tadka over the dal and simmer for 5 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot with rice or roti.