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Kochi Home-Style Toor Dal Moilee
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kochi Home-Style Toor Dal Moilee

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kochi cooking — Kochi Home-Style Toor Dal Moilee brings a butter touch with a classic moilee finish. About 47 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Butter3 tbsp
  • Heavy Cream4 tbsp
  • Kasuri Methi1 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed

Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.

  3. 3

    In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.

  4. 4

    Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.

  5. 5

    Simmer covered until tender.

  6. 6

    Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Dal Fry | പരിപ്പ് കറി · on YouTube