🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Davangere Toor Dal Walnut

Name: Davangere Toor Dal Walnut
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal); 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Davangere cooking — Davangere Toor Dal Walnut brings a walnut touch with a classic palya finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion1, finely chopped
Tomato2, chopped
Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp

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.
7
Garnish and serve.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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Watch how it's made

Video: THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LENTILS | Everything You Need to Know about DAL | Food with Chetna · on YouTube