Home Chef of the Month July: Indian Sharing Platter
INGREDIENTS
Garlic Naan
2 tsp dried yeast
1/2 cup warm water
1 tsp sugar
2 3/4 cups plain flour
1/2 cup milk
1/2 tsp salt
2 gloves garlic
1 tbsp oil
Meatballs
500g lean beef mince
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves minced garlic
2 tsp medium curry powder
1 egg, beaten
Breadcrumbs to bind
salt and pepper to season
Oil
Rice
1/2 cup basmati rice
1 tsp salt
Vegetable and Coconut Korma
1 pottle Delmaine Vegetable Korma
1 onion, diced
2 gloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp butter
2 tbsp cream
1 tbsp coconut (plus 1 tsp for garnishing)
DIRECTIONS
Garlic Naan
In a small bowl combine yeast, water & sugar, stir & leave until frothy (approx 10 mins).
In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, crushed garlic & yeast mixture, then add the oil. Mix with a knife until well mixed. Turn out on to a floured bench & knead until it becomes elastic, smooth & shiny.
Transfer to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean tea towel & let it rise in a warm place. The dough should double in size after an hour. Punch it down, cover & leave to rise for another hour.
Heat a cast iron skillet over high heat, divide dough into 8, lightly flour & gently roll into circles. Lightly oil the hot skillet, place the dough in, move around gently with a knife to prevent sticking. When bubbles & burnt spots appear, flip and cook the other side. Repeat with the rest of the dough until all cooked. Brush the na'an with garlic butter & serve warm.
Meatballs
In a large bowl mix all ingredients until well combined With damp hands form mixture into balls (approximately 8) Heat a skillet with the oil & fry the balls gently until well browned & cooked thoroughly
Rice
In a heavy saucepan place rice & salt. Cover with boiling water & cook uncovered for 30 minutes. Stir continuously to remove any rice that may be sticking. Once cooked strain & rinse in cold water.
Coconut and Vegetable Korma
In a hot skillet melt butter Gently saute onions & garlic until soft. Add Vegetable Korma, cream & 1 tbsp coconut. Stir & heat gently until well combined. Add extra coconut garnish when serving.