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Malai Soup Toor Dal
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Malai Soup Toor Dal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Mangalore cooking — Malai Soup Toor Dal brings a malai touch with a classic soup finish. About 46 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 21 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Heavy Cream1/3 cup
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
  • Cashews10, soaked
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

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.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

  7. 7

    Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

  8. 8

    Rest a minute, then serve hot.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Mango Lentil soup/ tok misti amm dal # Quick & easy recipe · on YouTube