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Asansol Festival Toor Dal Methi
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Asansol Festival Toor Dal Methi

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Asansol cooking — Asansol Festival Toor Dal Methi brings a methi touch with a classic pulimunchi finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Kasuri Methi2 tsp
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

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.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

  7. 7

    Garnish and serve.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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