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Nanded Gunpowder Toor Dal
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Nanded Gunpowder Toor Dal

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Nanded cooking — Nanded Gunpowder Toor Dal brings a gunpowder touch with a classic bhorta finish. About 40 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 15 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Hard

Ingredients

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

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • 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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