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Kalimpong Everyday Toor Dal Pepper-Coast
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Kalimpong Everyday Toor Dal Pepper-Coast

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kalimpong cooking — Kalimpong Everyday Toor Dal Pepper-Coast brings a pepper-coast touch with a classic paratha finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.

  2. 2

    Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.

  3. 3

    Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.

  4. 4

    Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.

  5. 5

    Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

  6. 6

    Uncover, adjust salt and spice, and cook to the desired consistency.

  7. 7

    Finish with garam masala and fresh cilantro.

  8. 8

    Rest a minute, then serve hot.

Chef's tip

Taste and adjust salt just before serving.

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