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Madurai Home-Style Masoor Kootu
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Madurai Home-Style Masoor Kootu

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Madurai cooking — Madurai Home-Style Masoor Kootu brings a garlic touch with a classic kootu finish. About 37 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 12 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Garlic8 cloves
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Red Lentils1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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