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Bhubaneswar Home-Style Urad Kurma
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Bhubaneswar Home-Style Urad Kurma

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bhubaneswar cooking — Bhubaneswar Home-Style Urad Kurma brings a kasuri touch with a classic kurma finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Kasuri Methi2 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Urad Dal1 cup, rinsed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp

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

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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