🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kochi Festival Urad Pepper

Name: Kochi Festival Urad Pepper
Prep time: 24 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 49 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 cup, rinsed Urad Dal; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 2 tsp Black Pepper; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kochi cooking — Kochi Festival Urad Pepper brings a pepper touch with a classic upma finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Urad Dal1 cup, rinsed
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper2 tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.
6
Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

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

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Watch how it's made

Video: instant murukku recipe with urad dal and rice flour | urad dal murukku | urad dal chakli recipe · on YouTube