Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Hyderabadi Biryani 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 powder
- • 2 tbsp oil
- • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- • 1 tomato, chopped
- • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with turmeric and water until soft.
2
Phase 2
Whisk the dal with the tamarind paste, tomato, salt, and 1 cup water; simmer 10 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Heat the oil and fry the garlic and dried red chilies until golden.
4
Phase 4
Pour the tadka into the dal and simmer 5 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Serve this Hyderabadi khatti dal hot with steamed rice.