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Kottayam Methi Toor Dal Kootu
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kottayam Methi Toor Dal Kootu

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kottayam cooking — Kottayam Methi Toor Dal Kootu brings a methi touch with a classic kootu finish. About 50 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 25 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Hard

Ingredients

  • Kasuri Methi2 tsp
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

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

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

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