🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Trichy Urad Saffron

Name: Trichy Urad Saffron
Prep time: 21 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 46 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; a pinch Saffron; 1 cup, rinsed Urad Dal; 2 tbsp, warm Milk; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Trichy cooking — Trichy Urad Saffron brings a saffron touch with a classic fry finish. About 46 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 21 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Hard

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Saffrona pinch
Urad Dal1 cup, rinsed
Milk2 tbsp, warm
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp

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.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Urad Methi | Konkani Recipe · on YouTube