Sorak

Sorak

Ingredients

For sorak masala

• 6 Kashmiri chillies

• 1/2 ground coconut

• 3 garlic flakes

• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

• 2 tsp coriander seeds

• 4–5 peppercorns

• 1/2 tsp haldi powder

• A ball of tamarind

Other Ingredients

• 1 slit green chilli

• 2-3 kokum pcs

• 1 onion

• 1 small tomato

• 1 small pc ginger

Method

For sorak masala

Blend the masala ingredients. Though the kokum is in the picture, please note its not supposed to be ground. Add a little water to help with the grinding.

Chop the tomato, onions and ginger. Put a pan with some oil on the fire.

You can begin sautéing the onions.

When you see them getting brown, add the tomatoes and stir a little.

Once your tomatoes and onions are sautéed, you can add the masala.

Remember to stir-fry the masala a little bit and then you can choose to add either coconut milk or water. Add a pinch of salt, slit one chilli, deseed if you don’t want the spice and add it to the curry. Add the kokum to the sorak. Stir and bring to a boil, and your sorak is ready. As usual, it is best enjoyed piping hot with rice, and dry fish would an accompaniment from the good old days.

Sorak By Chef Ananda Soloman    uppercrust  farzana contractor