🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Surat Toor Dal Kootu

Name: Surat Toor Dal Kootu
Prep time: 14 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 39 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 10 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Surat cooking — Surat Toor Dal Kootu brings a lasooni touch with a classic kootu finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Hard

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Garlic10 cloves
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.
2
Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.
3
In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.
4
Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.
5
Simmer covered until tender.
6
Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.
7
Serve immediately.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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Watch how it's made

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