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Kochi Home-Style Toor Dal Yakhni
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kochi Home-Style Toor Dal Yakhni

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kochi cooking — Kochi Home-Style Toor Dal Yakhni brings a badami touch with a classic yakhni finish. About 39 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 14 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Hard

Ingredients

  • Heavy Cream3 tbsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
  • Almonds12, blanched

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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