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Belgaum Masoor Firewood
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Belgaum Masoor Firewood

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Belgaum cooking — Belgaum Masoor Firewood brings a firewood touch with a classic do pyaza finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp
  • Red Lentils1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

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

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

  6. 6

    Squeeze lemon or fold in coconut if the style calls for it.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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