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Kanpur Special Jowar Lababdar
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kanpur Special Jowar Lababdar

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kanpur cooking — Kanpur Special Jowar Lababdar brings a pepper touch with a classic lababdar finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Black Pepper2 tsp
  • Sorghum (Jowar)1 cup
  • Fennel Seeds1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Lemon1/2

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.

Chef's tip

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

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