SAJJAN SINGH

CAFÉ SOCIETY DUBAI

Born and raised in Pauri Garhwal, Uttrakhand, India. Inspired by his parents and grandparents, Sajjan Singh’s attraction to the kitchen started at a young age. With over 13 years working in the hotel industry, his initial career days were spent at the Kebab Factory, Radisson Hotel and then moved to Bahrain to horn his culinary skills. In 2011, he then moved to Dubai and currently works at Café Society at Tamani Marina Hotel.

ALOO KE GUTKE & PHANU - HORSE GRAM LENTIL

INGREDIENTS ALOO KE GUTKE

3 potatoes, large 10ml mustard oil 1 tbsp garlic, chopped 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tbsp ginger, chopped 1 tbsp wild mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp red chili powder 1 tsp coriander powder 1 tbsp garam masala 1 tsp hing powder Coriander leaves, chopped Salt for seasoning

by SAJJAN SINGH

Method

In a pot season with salt and add the potatoes with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, cook the potatoes until the potatoes are easily pierced with a knife. Heat the mustard oil in a pan, add the mustard seeds, once the seeds start to pop, add the ginger, garlic, cumin, hing, garam masala and sauté for a few seconds. Add the potatoes and mix well to coat the spices on the potatoes. Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder and sauté the potatoes for 5 minutes on low heat. Cover and let the potatoes cook for a few more minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves.

PHANU HORSE GRAM LENTIL

250g horse gram 10ml mustard oil 1 onion, chopped 5 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tomatoes, chopped 4 red chilies 1 tsp wild mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds Salt for seasoning 1 tsp red chili powder ½ tsp turmeric powder ½ tsp coriander powder

Method

Soak lentil overnight, in the morning wash the dal in running water. Heat the mustard oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds, wild mustard seeds, garlic, onion, tomatoes and sauté for a few minutes. Add the horse gram with the red chili powder, turmeric and coriander powder. Add water and season with salt. Garnish with whole red chilies and ghee. Serve hot with steamed rice.