🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Bhuna Thoran Toor Dal

Name: Bhuna Thoran Toor Dal
Prep time: 19 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 44 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 1, finely chopped Onion; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Berhampur cooking — Bhuna Thoran Toor Dal brings a bhuna touch with a classic thoran finish. About 44 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 19 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Onion1, finely chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

Curry Leaves1 sprig
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Marinate the main ingredient with turmeric, chili, and salt for 15 minutes.
2
Heat oil; fry or sear until lightly coloured, then set aside.
3
In the same pan, saute aromatics and spices.
4
Return the main ingredient; add gravy ingredients.
5
Simmer covered until tender.
6
Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Dal: Easy Indian Comfort Food · on YouTube