🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Jabalpur Special Toor Dal Sambar

Name: Jabalpur Special Toor Dal Sambar
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 2 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal); 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Jabalpur cooking — Jabalpur Special Toor Dal Sambar brings a jeera touch with a classic sambar finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Cumin Seeds2 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.
6
Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.
7
Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.
8
Rest a minute, then serve hot.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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