Indian Dinner

Been way too long since we made Indian Food. Jen is having to stay off gluten, so it seemed like a good thing to get back into. 4 of us plus two friends--enough for 6 real eaters (Aiyana did not have much) but we finished the Dahl.

Menu:

Pink Lentil Dal

Brown Basmati Rice

Popped Black mustard seeds with Napa Cabbage

Mango Chutney with lime and grapefruit

Besan pancakes with cilantro, onions, arugula

Coconut Bliss ice cream

Dal: 1 cup lentils and 4 cups water. Could have used a bit less water. Started with sautéing garam masala, ginger, and cinnamon. About 20 minutes

Besan: 1 cup chickpea flour, whisked in water to get a bit thin, and let rest for 30 minutes. Then added fresh tarragon, basil, cilantro and the arugula. Sauté with little oil in big cast iron in two batches.

Cabbage: Maybe a different winter green would have been better. Popped about 1Tbs of black mustard seeds in some oil and then added cabbage.

Chutney: 1 Tbs oil, garam masala, ginger, diced mango, sugar, lime and grape fruit juice. 30 minutes.