The Australian Women’s Weekly Food

A taste of India

from the Test Kitchen

If mangoes are out of season, you can use papaya. Pattie mixture can be made to the end of step 3 a day ahead; store, covered, in the fridge. You can also freeze the patties after shaping them in step 5; freeze in an airtight container, between plastic wrap, for up to 2 months.

Dhal-stuffed paratha with raita

PREP + COOK TIME 1 HOUR 10 MINUTES SERVES 4

60g ghee (clarified butter), melted, or ¼ cup (60ml) vegetable oil
1 teaspoon garam masala
2 teaspoons ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground coriander
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 long green chilli, chopped finely
1 sprig coriander, leaves and stem chopped, root chopped finely
400g can brown lentils, drained, rinsed
½ cup (60g) frozen peas
2½ cups (375g) atta or wholemeal plain flour mint leaves and extra coriander leaves (optional), to serve

CUCUMBER RAITA

200g Greek yoghurt

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