Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Idli
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup toor dal (split pigeon peas), rinsed
- • 1 cup mixed vegetables (drumstick, ash gourd, carrot), cut into pieces
- • 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
- • 2 tbsp sambar powder
- • 2 tbsp sesame (gingelly) oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 12 curry leaves
- • 1/2 tsp asafoetida
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the dal with 2 cups water until soft and whisk it smooth.
2
Phase 2
Simmer the vegetables with the tamarind pulp, sambar powder, and salt in 1 cup water for 10 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Add the cooked dal with 1 cup water and simmer for 8 minutes until slightly thickened.
4
Phase 4
Heat the oil and crackle the mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida; pour over the sambar.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot with idli or steamed rice.