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Alleppey Home-Style Toor Dal Uttapam
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Alleppey Home-Style Toor Dal Uttapam

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Alleppey cooking — Alleppey Home-Style Toor Dal Uttapam brings a changheri touch with a classic uttapam finish. About 50 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 25 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

  6. 6

    Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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Watch how it's made

Video: 4 Dal Ka Uttapam | High Protein Breakfast Recipe | कुरकुरा & Soft Dal Uttapam | Chef Kunal Kapur · on YouTube