Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Bhindi Masala Toor Dal
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 toor dal
- • 3 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 200 g okra, chopped
- • 2 tbsp oil
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 onion, chopped
- • 1 tomato, chopped
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with turmeric and 3 cups water until soft.
2
Phase 2
Sauté the okra in the oil until browned and no longer slimy; remove and set aside.
3
Phase 3
In the same pan, pop the cumin seeds and sauté the onion until golden.
4
Phase 4
Add the tomato, cooked dal and salt; simmer 8 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Fold in the fried okra and serve hot with roti or rice.