Indian
Indian - Regional Mains
Medu Vada
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 toor dal, rinsed
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 150g small shallots, peeled
- • 1 drumstick, cut into 3-inch pieces
- • 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
- • 2 tbsp sambar powder
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 sprig curry leaves
- • 2 tbsp sesame oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with the turmeric and 2 cups water until soft; mash smooth.
2
Phase 2
Boil the drumstick pieces and shallots in 1 cup water until half-cooked.
3
Phase 3
Add the tamarind pulp and sambar powder; simmer 10 minutes until the raw smell goes.
4
Phase 4
Pour in the mashed dal with salt; simmer 10 more minutes.
5
Phase 5
Splutter the mustard seeds and curry leaves in the sesame oil; pour over the sambar.
6
Phase 6
Serve hot with steamed rice.