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Alwar Home-Style Masoor Do Pyaza
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Alwar Home-Style Masoor Do Pyaza

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Alwar cooking — Alwar Home-Style Masoor Do Pyaza brings a dalchini touch with a classic do pyaza finish. About 46 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 21 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Red Lentils1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

  7. 7

    Garnish and serve.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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