Skip to content

01 | Using gpt-4o

Observations on Process

  • "Let's break it down step-by-step" - streaming responses
  • Only 4 steps - see table of contents to right
  • Responses are terse and focused - see paragraphs
  • Output meets the rubric - but lacks relevant details (its a recipe)
  • No extrapolation - does not identify allergens on its own
  • No helpful tips - for instance, low-sodium alternatives
Documented its thought process

To fill in

Delivered the Output!!

Let's break this down step-by-step:

Step 1: Adjust Recipes for the Number of Guests

You have 6 guests, and each guest will have: - Papri Chaat: 1 serving (6 servings total) - Biryani: 1 serving (6 servings total) - Besan Laddu: 2 servings (12 servings total)

Papri Chaat (Serves 6)

Ingredients: - 1.5 cups dried chickpeas (or 4-5 cups cooked/canned) - 1.5 potatoes (medium to large) - 36-40 papdi (crispy puri or flour crackers) - 1.5 cups yogurt (whisked) - 1.5 onions, finely chopped - 1.5 tomatoes, finely chopped - ⅜ cup chopped coriander leaves - ¾ cup mint-coriander chutney - ¾ cup tamarind dates chutney - ⅜ cup chili garlic chutney - 1.5 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (optional) - 1.5 tsp roasted cumin powder - 1.5-3 tsp chaat masala - 1.5 tsp black salt or regular salt - ½ cup pomegranate arils (optional) - ¾ cup sev (optional)

Instructions: 1. Soak chickpeas overnight or use canned. Boil them with the potato in a pressure cooker for 12-15 whistles. Drain and set aside. 2. Make chutneys a day in advance (recipes can be scaled up accordingly). 3. For assembling: Layer 6-8 papdis per plate, top with chickpeas, boiled potatoes, yogurt, chutneys, and spices. Garnish with coriander, pomegranate, and sev.

Veg Biryani (Serves 6)

Ingredients: - 1.8 cups basmati rice (360 grams) - 2 cups cauliflower - 1.2 cups chopped potatoes - 0.6 cup carrots - ⅜ cup chopped french beans - 12 mushrooms (optional) - ⅜ cup chopped bell pepper (optional) - ¾ cup green peas - 1.2 cups sliced onions - 1.8 tbsp finely chopped ginger - 1.2 tbsp finely chopped garlic - 5 cups water - 4 green cardamoms - 1 black cardamom - 4 cloves - 1 inch cinnamon - 1 bay leaf - 1.2 cups curd (whisked) - 0.6 tsp turmeric powder - 1.2 tsp red chili powder - 4-5 tbsp milk with saffron - 0.6 cups chopped coriander leaves - 0.6 cups chopped mint leaves - 3 tbsp ghee (or oil)

Instructions: 1. Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes, then par-cook it with whole spices. 2. In another pan, prepare the vegetable gravy with onions, ginger, garlic, yogurt, and spices. Layer rice and gravy in a thick-bottomed pan, and steam for 30-35 minutes on low heat. 3. Garnish with saffron milk, coriander, and mint before serving.

Besan Laddu (12 Laddus)

Ingredients: - 1.6 cups gram flour (besan) - 0.4 cup ghee - 1.2 cups powdered sugar - 1.2 tsp cardamom powder - 14 cashews, chopped - 1.6 tbsp raisins

Instructions: 1. Dry roast besan for 10-12 minutes, add ghee and roast for another 12-15 minutes until fragrant. 2. Remove from heat, mix in sugar, cardamom, cashews, and raisins. Cool, then shape into 12 balls.

Step 2: Cooking Schedule

Since everything must be ready by 6 PM, here is a detailed schedule with 30 minutes for cleanup.

  • 7:00 AM: Soak chickpeas for Papri Chaat.
  • 1:00 PM: Start prepping chutneys (make ahead, refrigerate).
  • 2:00 PM: Prepare laddus (takes about 30 minutes).
  • 3:00 PM: Start with Biryani. Soak rice and prep veggies (45 minutes).
  • 3:45 PM: Cook Biryani (45 minutes).
  • 4:30 PM: Start cooking chickpeas and potatoes for Papri Chaat.
  • 5:00 PM: Begin assembling Papri Chaat ingredients (prepare individual components like chopping onions, potatoes, etc.).
  • 5:30 PM: Assemble Papri Chaat (hold off adding liquid ingredients like chutneys until serving).
  • 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Cleanup time.

Step 3: Nutritional Intake Per Guest

Each guest will consume: - Papri Chaat (1 serving): 706 kcal, 139g carbs, 22g protein, 13g fat. - Veg Biryani (1 serving): 437 kcal, 67g carbs, 12g protein, 15g fat. - Besan Laddu (2 servings): 310 kcal, 36g carbs, 8g protein, 14g fat.

Total Per Guest: - Calories: 1453 kcal - Carbohydrates: 242g - Protein: 42g - Fat: 42g

Step 4: Allergen Warnings

  • Papri Chaat: Contains dairy (yogurt), potential nut contamination in chutneys.
  • Veg Biryani: Contains dairy (curd), nuts (cashews, almonds).
  • Besan Laddu: Contains dairy (ghee), nuts (cashews).

This plan should help ensure your dinner party is a success with all dishes ready on time and nutritional needs accounted for!