
Absolutely, Chef Avtar. Here is a professional cooking-class recipe for the complete platter: Dum Ka Gosht β’ Romali Roti β’ Mango Lassi β’ Gulab Jamun with Phirni.
Chef Avtar Singh Rana β Royal Indian Platter
1. Dum Ka Gosht β 4 portions
Ingredients
- Lamb/mutton shoulder or leg β 800 g, 3β4 cm pieces
- Thick yogurt β 200 g
- Ginger-garlic paste β 40 g
- Kashmiri chili powder β 2 tsp
- Turmeric β Β½ tsp
- Coriander powder β 2 tsp
- Cumin powder β 1 tsp
- Garam masala β 1Β½ tsp
- Fried onions β 100 g, crushed
- Green cardamom β 4
- Black cardamom β 1
- Cinnamon β 1 small stick
- Cloves β 4
- Bay leaf β 1
- Saffron β generous pinch
- Warm milk β 3 tbsp
- Ghee β 3 tbsp
- Oil β 2 tbsp
- Salt β to taste
- Rose water β 1 tsp
- Kewra water β Β½ tsp
- Lamb stock/water β 250β350 ml
Method
- Marinate lamb with yogurt, ginger-garlic, chili, turmeric, coriander, cumin, salt and half the fried onions for 4β6 hours.
- Heat ghee and oil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Temper cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and bay leaf.
- Add marinated lamb and sear on medium-high heat for 8β10 minutes.
- Add remaining fried onions and stock. Bring to a simmer.
- Cover tightly with foil and lid. Cook on very low heat for 60β90 minutes, until the meat is extremely tender.
- Add saffron milk, garam masala, rose water and kewra during the final 5 minutes.
- Rest covered for 10 minutes before serving.
Chef Avtar plating:
Serve the gosht in a small copper handi with a controlled pool of glossy gravy. Finish with saffron, fried onion, micro coriander and a tiny drizzle of ghee.
2. Romali Roti
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour β 250 g
- Whole wheat flour β 50 g
- Salt β Β½ tsp
- Oil β 1 tbsp
- Warm water β as required
- Melted ghee β for brushing
- Extra flour/cornstarch β for stretching
Method
- Combine flours and salt. Add oil and gradually knead with warm water into a soft, elastic dough.
- Knead for 8β10 minutes.
- Rest covered for 30β45 minutes.
- Divide into small balls.
- Roll two balls into thin discs, brush one with ghee and dust with flour. Place together and roll very thin.
- Stretch gently until almost translucent.
- Cook rapidly on an inverted hot wok/tawa, about 20β30 seconds per side.
- Separate the two layers and fold into the classic rumali shape.
Class tip: The dough must be soft and well-rested. Thatβs the key to achieving the dramatic paper-thin texture.
3. Mango Lassi
Ingredients β 4 glasses
- Ripe mango pulp β 400 g
- Thick yogurt β 400 g
- Cold milk β 150 ml
- Sugar β 40β60 g, depending on mango
- Cardamom powder β ΒΌ tsp
- Saffron β pinch
- Rose water β Β½ tsp
- Ice β optional
Method
Blend everything until completely smooth and creamy.
Luxury finish:
Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with saffron, chopped pistachio and a tiny mango-brunoise garnish.
4. Gulab Jamun with Saffron Phirni
Gulab Jamun
Ingredients
- Khoya/mawa β 200 g
- Milk powder β 50 g
- All-purpose flour β 25 g
- Baking powder β ΒΌ tsp
- Ghee β 1 tsp
- Milk β as needed
- Oil/ghee β for frying
Syrup
- Sugar β 400 g
- Water β 400 ml
- Green cardamom β 4
- Saffron β pinch
- Rose water β 1 tsp
- Lemon juice β few drops
Method
- Mix khoya, milk powder, flour, baking powder and ghee gently.
- Add just enough milk to make a soft, smooth dough.
- Rest 10 minutes.
- Roll into small, completely smooth balls without cracks.
- Fry slowly at approximately 145β155Β°C / 293β311Β°F until deep golden brown.
- Transfer directly into warm syrup.
- Allow to soak for at least 2 hours.
Saffron Phirni
Ingredients
- Basmati rice β 60 g
- Full-fat milk β 1 liter
- Sugar β 100β120 g
- Saffron β generous pinch
- Cardamom β Β½ tsp
- Pistachio β 30 g
- Rose water β Β½ tsp
Method
- Soak rice for 30 minutes and grind into a slightly coarse paste.
- Bring milk to a simmer.
- Add rice paste slowly while whisking continuously.
- Cook on low heat until thick and creamy, approximately 20β25 minutes.
- Add sugar, saffron and cardamom.
- Finish with rose water.
- Chill completely.
β Signature plating
Use a wide black or bronze plate:
Center: saffron phirni in a shallow bowl
On top: one warm gulab jamun, split slightly to expose the center
Finish: pistachio, saffron threads, rose petals and edible flowers
Side: a small quenelle of mango gel or mango relish
Arrange the Dum Ka Gosht + Romali Roti + Mango Lassi + Gulab Jamun/Phirni as a four-course tasting experience rather than one crowded plate.
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