Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Cucumber Raita Dal
Chef's Menu Description
Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups buttermilk
- • 2 cups water
- • 1 tsp black peppercorns
- • 2 green chilies, slit
- • 1 inch ginger, grated
- • 2 tbsp oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 sprig curry leaves
- • 1/2 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat the oil, pop the mustard seeds, curry leaves and green chilies.
2
Phase 2
Add the ginger and coarsely crushed peppercorns, and sauté a few seconds.
3
Phase 3
Add the water and salt, and bring to a gentle boil.
4
Phase 4
Lower the heat, stir in the buttermilk, and warm gently for 2 minutes without letting it boil.
5
Phase 5
Remove from heat and serve warm with rice or as a light soup.