🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Bhavnagar Special Toor Dal Chutney

Name: Bhavnagar Special Toor Dal Chutney
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal); 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bhavnagar cooking — Bhavnagar Special Toor Dal Chutney brings a zesty touch with a classic chutney finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Onion1, finely chopped
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Ghee1 tbsp
Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.
6
Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Toor Dal Shorba - by Ripudaman Handa · on YouTube