Indian
Indian - Curries and Gravies
Ven Pongal
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 3/4 cup yellow moong dal
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp black peppercorns, coarsely crushed
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
- • 10 cashews
- • 1 sprig curry leaves
- • 1/4 tsp turmeric
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the moong dal with the turmeric and 2 cups water until soft.
2
Phase 2
Heat the ghee and fry the cashews until golden; add the cumin seeds and crushed pepper.
3
Phase 3
Add the curry leaves and ginger; fry until fragrant.
4
Phase 4
Pour the tempering into the dal and simmer into a creamy, pourable gravy.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot as a gravy with steamed rice or roti.