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Malai Roast Toor Dal
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Malai Roast Toor Dal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Balasore cooking — Malai Roast Toor Dal brings a malai touch with a classic roast finish. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 11 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Heavy Cream1/3 cup
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
  • Cashews10, soaked

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

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.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Rosun diye bhaja arhar dal or roasted toor dal with garlic || Bengali recipe || cooking delight · on YouTube