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.   |