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Gandhinagar Rara Toor Dal Pakora
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Gandhinagar Rara Toor Dal Pakora

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Gandhinagar cooking — Gandhinagar Rara Toor Dal Pakora brings a rara touch with a classic pakora finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

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

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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