Skip to content
Back to your kitchen
Perambalur Pepper-Coast Toor Dal Ghee Roast
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Perambalur Pepper-Coast Toor Dal Ghee Roast

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Perambalur cooking — Perambalur Pepper-Coast Toor Dal Ghee Roast brings a pepper-coast touch with a classic ghee roast finish. About 43 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 18 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

Cook it with your pantry → Share this page: /dish/36246