Рецепт Mahni (Sweet and Sour Black Gram Curry)
Mahni (Sweet and Sour Black Gram Curry) Recipe
Mahni is a dish popular in the Himachal Pradesh and is an integral part of Himachali wedding or reception menus.
Ingredients:
- Black Gram – 1 cup, soaked for 8 hours
- Amchoor (Dry Mango Powder) – 3 tsp
- Mustard Oil – 50 ml
- Rice Powder – 3 tsp
- Water – 750 ml
- Jaggery – a small piece
- Green Chillies – 5
- Aniseed (Saunf) – 3 tsp
- Sugar – 1/4 tsp
- Red Chilli Powder – 2 tsp
- Turmeric Powder – 1 tsp
- Salt as per taste
- Nutmeg – 1/8 tsp, grated
- Cloves – 4
- Mace – 1/4 tsp
Method:
1. Heat oil in a pan over low flame.
2. Add the red chilli powder, saunf, sugar, turmeric powder, nutmeg, cloves and mace.
3. Add black gram and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
4. Add the mango powder and cook for another minute.
5. Mix the rice powder with 250 ml water and pour into the pan.
6. Stir well and bring to a boil.
7. When the curry starts to thicken, add the jaggery, green chillies and remaining water.
8. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes.
9. Add salt and mix well.
10. Serve hot with rice.
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