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Navsari Feast Cardamom-Soft Toor Dal Koftay
🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Navsari Feast Cardamom-Soft Toor Dal Koftay

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Navsari cooking — Navsari Feast Cardamom-Soft Toor Dal Koftay brings a cardamom-soft touch with a classic koftay finish. About 49 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 24 min Cook 25 min Serves 6 Hard

Ingredients

  • Garam Masala1/2 tsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Coriander Powder1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Yellow Lentils (Toor Dal)1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Rinse and prep the main ingredient; pat dry.

  2. 2

    Bloom whole spices in hot oil until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Build the masala base with onion, tomato, and paste.

  4. 4

    Fold in the main ingredient and coat evenly.

  5. 5

    Add liquid (water, stock, or yogurt) and simmer gently.

  6. 6

    Taste; balance heat, salt, and tang.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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