🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Bhilai Special Masoor Pickle

Name: Bhilai Special Masoor Pickle
Prep time: 17 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 42 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; to taste Salt; 3, sliced Onion; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 cup, rinsed Red Lentils

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bhilai cooking — Bhilai Special Masoor Pickle brings a onion touch with a classic pickle finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Saltto taste
Onion3, sliced
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Red Lentils1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

1
Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.
2
Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.
3
In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.
4
Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.
5
Simmer covered until tender.
6
Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.
7
Serve immediately.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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