Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
Methi Malai Matar
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 tbsp fenugreek seeds
- • 1 tbsp chana dal
- • 1 tbsp toor dal
- • 4 dried red chilies
- • 2 tbsp freshly grated coconut
- • lemon-sized ball of tamarind
- • 8 garlic cloves
- • 2 tbsp gingelly (sesame) oil
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
In 1 tsp oil, fry the fenugreek seeds, dals, and dried red chilies until golden; grind with the coconut into a coarse powder.
2
Phase 2
Soak the tamarind in 2 cups warm water and squeeze out the juice.
3
Phase 3
In the remaining oil, fry the garlic cloves until lightly golden.
4
Phase 4
Add the tamarind water, ground powder, salt, and 1 cup water; boil until the kuzhambu thickens and the oil separates.
5
Phase 5
Serve with hot rice and a drizzle of gingelly oil.