Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Gatte Ki Sabzi
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
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1 lemon-sized ball of tamarind
- • 2 tsp sesame oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1/2 tsp fenugreek seeds
- • 2 tsp sambar powder
- • 10 curry leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the dal for 2 hours, drain, and grind coarsely with the dried red chilies and 1/2 tsp salt; shape into marble-sized balls.
2
Phase 2
Steam the dal balls for 10 minutes and set aside.
3
Phase 3
Soak the tamarind in warm water and squeeze out 2 cups of extract.
4
Phase 4
Heat sesame oil, splutter the mustard and fenugreek seeds, and add the curry leaves.
5
Phase 5
Pour in the tamarind extract with the sambar powder and remaining salt; boil for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
6
Phase 6
Slide in the steamed balls and simmer covered on low for 8 minutes.
7
Phase 7
Rest for 10 minutes and serve with hot rice and a drizzle of ghee.