🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Coconut-Grove Sketch Toor Dal Podi

Name: Coconut-Grove Sketch Toor Dal Podi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: to taste Salt; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 cup, rinsed Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Tumkur cooking — Coconut-Grove Sketch Toor Dal Podi brings a coconut-grove touch with a classic podi finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 4 Medium

Ingredients

Saltto taste
Onion1, finely chopped
Tomato2, chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

Green Chili1-2, slit
Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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