Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Lemon Rice
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 1/2 cup toor dal, cooked and mashed
- • 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- • 1 lemon, juiced
- • 1 tsp black peppercorns
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Coarsely crush the peppercorns and cumin seeds.
2
Phase 2
Boil the tomatoes with 2 cups water and the crushed spices until soft and mushy.
3
Phase 3
Add the mashed dal with salt and simmer gently for 5 minutes without over-boiling.
4
Phase 4
Heat the ghee, pop the mustard seeds, and pour over the rasam.
5
Phase 5
Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice and serve hot with steamed rice.