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Coimbatore Home-Style Masoor Pulimunchi
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Coimbatore Home-Style Masoor Pulimunchi

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Coimbatore cooking — Coimbatore Home-Style Masoor Pulimunchi brings a toor touch with a classic pulimunchi finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Red Lentils1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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