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Asansol Home-Style Toor Dal Ghassi
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Asansol Home-Style Toor Dal Ghassi

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Asansol cooking — Asansol Home-Style Toor Dal Ghassi brings a mirchi touch with a classic ghassi finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Green Chili4, slit
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
  • Red Chili Powder1.5 tsp

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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