Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Malabar Parotta
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 dried black chickpeas, soaked overnight
- • 2 tbsp coconut oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 8 shallots, sliced
- • 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 2 tsp red chili powder
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 1 sprig curry leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure cook the soaked chickpeas with the turmeric and salt until soft.
2
Phase 2
Fry the grated coconut, half the shallots, and the dried red chilies until deep golden, then grind to a smooth paste.
3
Phase 3
Heat the coconut oil, pop the mustard seeds, and add the curry leaves.
4
Phase 4
Saute the remaining shallots until golden.
5
Phase 5
Add the ground masala, red chili powder, and the chickpeas with their cooking water; simmer for 15 minutes until thick.
6
Phase 6
Serve hot and thick with parotta or puttu.