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Karad River-Side Toor Dal
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Karad River-Side Toor Dal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Karad cooking — Karad River-Side Toor Dal brings a river-side touch with a classic mezhukkupuratti finish. About 43 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 18 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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