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Pudukkottai Coffee-Hills Toor Dal Pachadi
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Pudukkottai Coffee-Hills Toor Dal Pachadi

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Pudukkottai cooking — Pudukkottai Coffee-Hills Toor Dal Pachadi brings a coffee-hills touch with a classic pachadi finish. About 36 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 11 min Cook 25 min Serves 2 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

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

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.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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