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Digboi Feast Cashew-Belt Masoor Thoran
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Digboi Feast Cashew-Belt Masoor Thoran

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Digboi cooking — Digboi Feast Cashew-Belt Masoor Thoran brings a cashew-belt touch with a classic thoran finish. About 50 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 25 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Red Lentils1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Ghee1 tbsp

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.

  6. 6

    Reduce to coat; finish with herbs or cream if using.

Chef's tip

Toast whole spices until fragrant before grinding.

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