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Pudukkottai Remix Toor Dal Xacuti
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Pudukkottai Remix Toor Dal Xacuti

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Pudukkottai cooking — Pudukkottai Remix Toor Dal Xacuti brings a ajji's touch with a classic xacuti finish. About 47 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 22 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Assemble spices and chop vegetables before lighting the stove.

  2. 2

    Temper mustard seeds, curry leaves, and dried chilies in oil.

  3. 3

    Add onion and green chili; saute until soft.

  4. 4

    Stir in the main ingredient and powdered spices.

  5. 5

    Cook covered, stirring occasionally, until done.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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