Gujarati Dal Vegetable Tehri
Indian Indian - Biryani and Rice

Gujarati Dal Vegetable Tehri

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.

Ingredients

  • • 1 cup basmati rice
  • • 1/2 cup toor dal
  • • 2 cups mixed vegetables, chopped
  • • 2 tbsp tamarind paste
  • • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • • 10 curry leaves
  • • 2 tbsp ghee
  • • 1 tsp salt

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Pressure cook the rice, toor dal, vegetables, and turmeric with 4 cups water until soft.

2
Phase 2

Stir in the tamarind paste, salt, and extra water to a porridge consistency.

3
Phase 3

Heat the ghee and splutter the mustard seeds and curry leaves.

4
Phase 4

Pour the tempering over the mixture and simmer for 5 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Serve hot.