Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Bisi Bele Bath 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
- • 1 drumstick, cut into 3-inch pieces
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 1 tbsp sambar powder
- • 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
- • 2 tbsp sesame oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 10 shallots, peeled
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with turmeric and 3 cups water until soft, then mash well.
2
Phase 2
Simmer the drumstick, shallots, tamarind pulp, salt and 2 cups water for 10 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Add the mashed dal and sambar powder, and simmer 10 minutes until slightly thick.
4
Phase 4
Heat the sesame oil, pop the mustard seeds, and pour over the sambar.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot with rice, idli or dosa.