Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Idli 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
- • 2 cups water
- • 1 cup chopped mixed vegetables
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 2 tbsp sambar powder
- • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 2 tbsp oil
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with turmeric and water until soft; whisk smooth.
2
Phase 2
Simmer the mixed vegetables in the tamarind paste with 1 cup water until tender.
3
Phase 3
Add the dal, sambar powder, and salt; boil 8-10 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Heat the oil, crackle the mustard seeds, and pour over the sambar.
5
Phase 5
Simmer 2 minutes and serve this sambar hot with idli or rice.