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Itanagar Kitchen Festival-Eve Toor Dal Kara
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Itanagar Kitchen Festival-Eve Toor Dal Kara

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Itanagar cooking — Itanagar Kitchen Festival-Eve Toor Dal Kara brings a festival-eve touch with a classic kara finish. About 50 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 25 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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