🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Varanasi Elaichi Toor Dal

Name: Varanasi Elaichi Toor Dal
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal); 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Varanasi cooking — Varanasi Elaichi Toor Dal brings a elaichi touch with a classic stir fry finish. About 43 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 18 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.
2
Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.
3
In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.
4
Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.
5
Simmer covered until tender.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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Watch how it's made

Video: कोकम तूर दाल | Kokum Toor Dal | Sanjeev Kapoor Khazana · on YouTube