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Moradabad Special Toor Dal Pulao
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Moradabad Special Toor Dal Pulao

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Moradabad cooking — Moradabad Special Toor Dal Pulao brings a tamarind touch with a classic pulao finish. About 55 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 35 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
  • Tamarind Paste2 tbsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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Watch how it's made

Video: चना दाल का पुलाव | Muharram Special Chana Dal Pulao | Chana Dal Khichdi | Qubooli Rice | Khichra · on YouTube