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Panaji Home-Style Masoor Patia
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Panaji Home-Style Masoor Patia

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Panaji cooking — Panaji Home-Style Masoor Patia brings a amritsari style touch with a classic patia finish. About 46 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 21 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Red Lentils1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

  7. 7

    Adjust seasoning and serve.

Chef's tip

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

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