
Amritsari Pudina Lobster
Amritsari kitchens keep their lobster pudina close to the chest — this version follows the house rules: slow masala, honest heat. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.
Ingredients
- Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
- Garam Masala1/2 tsp
- Saltto taste
- Onion1 large, finely chopped
- Tomato2, finely chopped
- Cumin Seeds1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
- Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
- Mint Leaves1 cup
- Fresh Cilantro1/2 cup
- Ground Coriander1 tsp
- Red Chili Powder1 tsp
- Lobster1 whole, cleaned
Instructions
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a heavy pot until it shimmers.
- 2
Crackle the cumin until a shade darker and nutty.
- 3
Fry the onion to deep gold, then the ginger garlic paste until the raw smell lifts.
- 4
Tip in the powdered spices and tomatoes; bhunao until the oil separates at the edges.
- 5
Blitz the mint and cilantro with a splash of water and stir in for the last 5 minutes to keep it green.
- 6
Add the lobster, turn through the masala, and pour in a cup of hot water; cover and simmer until tender, 15-20 minutes.
- 7
Season, reduce to the consistency you like, and finish with cilantro.
Chef's tip
Hot water, never cold; dull gravy is a temperature mistake.
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