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Hampi Home-Style Toor Dal Kuzhambu
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Hampi Home-Style Toor Dal Kuzhambu

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Hampi cooking — Hampi Home-Style Toor Dal Kuzhambu brings a kadhai touch with a classic kuzhambu finish. About 48 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 23 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

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

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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