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Thanjavur Rural Millet-Belt Turai
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Thanjavur Rural Millet-Belt Turai

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Thanjavur Rural cooking — Thanjavur Rural Millet-Belt Turai brings a millet-belt touch with a classic rasam finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Tomato2, chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Bottle Gourd250 g, chopped

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • 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

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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