🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Roasted Paratha Toor Dal

Name: Roasted Paratha Toor Dal
Prep time: 16 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 41 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 3 tbsp Ghee; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal); 4 Dried Red Chilies

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kakinada cooking — Roasted Paratha Toor Dal brings a roasted touch with a classic paratha finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Easy

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Ghee3 tbsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
Dried Red Chilies4

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

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

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Leftover Dal Paratha | बची हुई दाल का मसालेदार परांठा । Dal Paratha recipe · on YouTube