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Shahi Style Yakhni Urad

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A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Noida cooking — Shahi Style Yakhni Urad brings a shahi style touch with a classic yakhni finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Heavy Cream3 tbsp
  • Saffrona pinch
  • Urad Dal1 cup, rinsed
  • Cashews12, soaked
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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