Ingredients
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3 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
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1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek Leaves (Kasoori Methi)
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1/4 medium chopped fine (90g) Brown/White Onion
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2 teaspoon Garlic Paste
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2 tablespoon Tomato Paste
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1 tablespoon Mix Powder / Curry Powder
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1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder
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1/2 teaspoon Salt
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1 teaspoon Chilli Powder (Hot)
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1.5 tablespoon Sugaradd 1 to begin with, you can always add more later if required
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1 teaspoon Lemon Juiceadd 1 to begin with, you can always add more later if required
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2 teaspoon Tamarind Sauce (not concentrate or fresh)I use Maggi brand, make sure it sauce not pure or concentrate
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5 tablespoon Pre-Cooked Lentils
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250 ml Curry Base
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6 pieces Meat / Veg / Paneer
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1/8 cup Fresh/Chopped Coriander
Directions
A very satisfying hot sweet and sour Indian curry made from meat, lentils, chilli and sugar.
This recipe requires Base Gravy and Pre-Cooked Lentil Dhal, Make some first or use our identical Dhansak (made from scratch) version.
Steps
1
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Heat the oil in a pan on a medium heat then add the onions and fenugreek, stir through and cook until the onions befin to brown and soften |
2
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stir in the garlic and allow to fry out for around 30 seconds until the strong smell disappears |
3
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add in the tomato paste, watered down with around 6 tablespoons of water and allow to cook out for around 30 seconds to reduce the bitterness |
4
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add the mix powder, salt, coriander powder, chilli powder, sugar, lemon juice and tamarind sauce and stir through well. Allow to cook until the oil starts to separate |
5
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time for the pre-cooked lentils so add and mix gently to combine |
6
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pour in half of the heated base gravy, combine well and allow to reduce by half |
7
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add in your choice of protein, stir through to coat evenly. If using prawns/fish we'll add them later |
8
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add the rest of the base and combine well |
9
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finally if using prawns/fish add it now, gently stir and allow to reduce until the sauce reduces and thickens and any meats are cooked through |
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sprinkle with fresh coriander and a slice of lemon |