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Bijapur Home-Style Masoor Moilee
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Bijapur Home-Style Masoor Moilee

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bijapur cooking — Bijapur Home-Style Masoor Moilee brings a sunday touch with a classic moilee finish. About 41 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 16 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Lentils1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • 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.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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