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Shahi Style Toor Dal Pongal
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Shahi Style Toor Dal Pongal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Mathura cooking — Shahi Style Toor Dal Pongal brings a shahi style touch with a classic pongal finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Heavy Cream3 tbsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Saffrona pinch
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
  • Cashews12, soaked
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

  6. 6

    Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

  7. 7

    Serve immediately.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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