🇮🇳 Indian

Kochi Lobster Yakhni

Name: Kochi Lobster Yakhni
Prep time: 11 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 31 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/3 cup Heavy Cream; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 10, soaked Cashews; 1 whole, cleaned Lobster

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kochi cooking — Kochi Lobster Yakhni brings a malai touch with a classic yakhni finish. About 31 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 11 min Cook 20 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

Heavy Cream1/3 cup
Tomato2, chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Cashews10, soaked
Lobster1 whole, cleaned

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit

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

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

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