Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
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
- • 250g short-grain rice
- • 150g toor dal
- • 100g mixed vegetables (beans, carrot, peas)
- • 3 tbsp bisi bele bath masala
- • 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
- • 3 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 10 curry leaves
- • 20 cashews
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the rice and dal with extra water until very soft; mash lightly.
2
Phase 2
Simmer the vegetables in salted water until just tender.
3
Phase 3
Add the rice-dal, vegetables, tamarind pulp, bisi bele bath masala, salt, and 2 cups water; simmer 15 minutes, stirring, until thick and glossy.
4
Phase 4
Fry the cashews, mustard seeds, and curry leaves in the ghee and pour over the rice.
5
Phase 5
Serve this Karnataka one-pot main hot and thick.