Sorak Posted: 21 Aug 2012 02:40 AM PDT
Sorak is the simple curry known to be made during the monsoon season in Goa, the reasons were discussed in our earlier post on Samarachi Kodi. Sorak Masala Ingredients: 6 Kasmiri Chiiles knock of the seeds if necessary 3 Garlic Flakes ½ Teaspoon Cumin seeds 2 Teaspoons Coriander seeds 4 - 5 Pepper corns ½ Teaspoon Haldi powder A ball of tamarind Other Ingredients: 1 Slit Green Chilly 2-3 Kokam 1 Onion 1 Small tomato Chop the tomato, onions and ginger and put a pan with some oil on the fire. Blend the masala ingredients, though the Kokam is in the picture, please note its not supposed to be ground. Add a little water to help with the grinding You can begin sauteing the onions. When you see them gettin brown, add the tomatoes and stir a little. Once your tomatoes and onions are sauted, you can add the masala . Remember to stir fry the masala a little bit and then you can choose to add ether coconut milk or water. Add a pinch of salt, slit one chilly, deseed if you don't want the spice and add it to the curry. Add the kokam to the sorak Stir and bring to a boil, and your Sorak is ready. As usual, best enjoyed piping hot with rice, dry fish would the accompaniment from the good old days. |