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Thanjavur Urad Sabzi
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Thanjavur Urad Sabzi

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Thanjavur cooking — Thanjavur Urad Sabzi brings a phall touch with a classic sabzi finish. About 42 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 17 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Hard

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Urad Dal1 cup, rinsed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • 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

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Recipe 464: Thanjavur Race Kuzhambu · on YouTube