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Dharwad Home-Style Toor Dal Rasam
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Dharwad Home-Style Toor Dal Rasam

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Dharwad cooking — Dharwad Home-Style Toor Dal Rasam brings a smoky touch with a classic rasam finish. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 11 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Ghee2 tbsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Toor Dal Rasam Recipe Karnataka Style 🤗 Instant South Indian Recipes · on YouTube