Fried Soup

minute until the seeds begin to crackle. Add the garlic, curry leaves, chilies, crushed peppercorns, turmeric and asafoetida and continue to stir-fry. Pour the fried spices into the pot of pureed lentils, then add the tomatoes, salt, Rasam Masala and lemon juice. Simmer for a few minutes and serve hot, garnished with coriander leaves

Appetizers and Soups 35 Unleavened Flatbreads For the best results, chapati should be properly kneaded; using slow speed and a plastic blade in a food processor is an acceptable alternative to 10 to 15 minutes of hand-kneading (wholemeal) flour, or plain flour with your fingertips. The dough should be pliable, yet not too sticky Mix in the ghee or butter. Turn the dough out onto a floured board or place in a food processor. Knead by hand for 10 to 15 minutes or process on low speed for 5 minutes. Roll the dough into a ball, cover with a damp cloth and set aside to rest for at least 1 hour. twelve balls of equal size. On a lightly floured surface, flatten the balls with your hands, then roll them out into flat circles. and cook for 1 minute until brown spots appear underneath. Turn over and cook for 1 more minute on the other side, pressing the top of the chapati with a clean cloth to help air bubbles form and to keep the chapati light. As each chapati is cooked, wrap it in a clean cloth to keep warm. Serve with Bean and Lentil Stew (page 49) or Gujarati Spiced Vegetables with Coconut

Knead the dough again for 3 to 4 minutes, then divide the dough into

Heat a nonstick skillet until very hot, place a piece of dough in the skillet