🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Chikmagalur Classic Cardamom-Soft Vermicelli

Name: Chikmagalur Classic Cardamom-Soft Vermicelli
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1 cup Vermicelli

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Chikmagalur cooking — Chikmagalur Classic Cardamom-Soft Vermicelli brings a cardamom-soft touch with a classic dalcha finish. About 43 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 18 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Tomato2, chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Vermicelli1 cup

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
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.
6
Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.
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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Watch how it's made

Video: Making rich & creamy, deliciously decadent vermicelli: Warm Indian dessert perfect for cold winters! · on YouTube