🇮🇳 Indian

Lobster Pickle Pongal

Name: Lobster Pickle Pongal
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1 whole, cleaned Lobster

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kumbakonam cooking — Lobster Pickle Pongal brings a pickle touch with a classic pongal finish. About 44 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 20 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Lobster1 whole, cleaned

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp
Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

1
Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.
2
Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.
3
Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.
4
Pour tempering over the cooked base.
5
Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Lobster Curry / Kurma · on YouTube