🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Railway Pot Masoor Varuval

Name: Railway Pot Masoor Varuval
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 38 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 cup, rinsed Red Lentils

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kolar cooking — Railway Pot Masoor Varuval brings a railway touch with a classic varuval finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Medium

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion1, finely chopped
Tomato2, chopped
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Red Lentils1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

1
Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.
2
Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.
3
Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.
4
Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.
5
Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

Chef's tip

Keep the flame medium — rushing browns the base too fast.

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Watch how it's made

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