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Ooty Festival Urad Saffron
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Ooty Festival Urad Saffron

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Ooty cooking — Ooty Festival Urad Saffron brings a saffron touch with a classic pongal finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Hard

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Saffrona pinch
  • Urad Dal1 cup, rinsed
  • Milk2 tbsp, warm

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

Chef's tip

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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