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Silchar Lobster Salli Boti
🇮🇳 Indian

Silchar Lobster Salli Boti

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Silchar cooking — Silchar Lobster Salli Boti brings a hing-bloom touch with a classic salli boti finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 20 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Lobster1 whole, cleaned

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • 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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