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Stone-Ground Pot Toor Dal Kurma
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Stone-Ground Pot Toor Dal Kurma

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bhavani cooking — Stone-Ground Pot Toor Dal Kurma brings a stone-ground touch with a classic kurma finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Hard

Ingredients

  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

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.

Chef's tip

Finish with a spoon of ghee for shine and aroma.

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