🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Surat Home-Style Masoor Khichdi

Name: Surat Home-Style Masoor Khichdi
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1 cup, rinsed Red Lentils

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Surat cooking — Surat Home-Style Masoor Khichdi brings a toor touch with a classic khichdi finish. About 50 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 25 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Red Lentils1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Lemon1/2

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.
7
Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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