11/2 cups red split lentils (masoor dal), picked
over, washed and drained 5 cups water 3 tablespoons high - oleic safflower oil 1/2 teaspoon black mustard seeds 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger 3 cloves garlic, finely minced 3 small dried red chili peppers 1 medium onion, peeled and thinly sliced 1/2 small head of green cabbage, cored and thinly sliced or shredded (4 - 5 cups) 1 1/4 teaspoons ground cumin (preferably freshly ground) 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric 1/2 teaspoon coriander or
garam masala Pinch asafetida (see note above) 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (see note above) 1 cup finely chopped or crushed tomatoes (I used Pomi chopped tomatoes) 1 teaspoon salt Freshly squeezed lime juice, optional
Standout dishes from the extensive menu include Samosa Chaat with chickpea, onion, tomato, mint, yogurt, and tamarind; Chicken Tikka that includes natural free - range chicken tenders marinated in yogurt, ginger, garlic, tandoori spices, served
over onions and peppers; Hand - stretched Fresh Tandoor Baked Breads infused with turmeric and Ajwain seeds; Saag Paneer made with mustard greens, broccoli, spinach, corn flour, ginger, garlic, tomato, turmeric, fenugreek and served with balsamic rice; Tikka
Masala with tandoori - roasted veggies, chicken, lamb, shrimp, or fish cooked in tomato sauce, cream, ginger, garlic, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and fenugreek; Biriyani choice of veggie or protein cooked in dum long grain rice with biryani spices and served with raita; Mango Lassi with mango, yogurt, milk and rose
Masala with tandoori - roasted veggies, chicken, lamb, shrimp, or fish cooked in tomato sauce, cream, ginger, garlic, turmeric, coriander,
garam masala, and fenugreek; Biriyani choice of veggie or protein cooked in dum long grain rice with biryani spices and served with raita; Mango Lassi with mango, yogurt, milk and rose
masala, and fenugreek; Biriyani choice of veggie or protein cooked in dum long grain rice with biryani spices and served with raita; Mango Lassi with mango, yogurt, milk and rose water.