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Jorhat Home-Style Toor Dal Stew
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Jorhat Home-Style Toor Dal Stew

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Jorhat cooking — Jorhat Home-Style Toor Dal Stew brings a smoky touch with a classic stew finish. About 45 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 20 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Ghee2 tbsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • 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.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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