Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Kadhai Paneer Masoor Dal Tadka
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 split masoor dal
- • 3 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 150 g paneer, cubed
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 onion, chopped
- • 1 tomato, chopped
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the masoor dal with turmeric and water until soft.
2
Phase 2
Heat the ghee, pop the cumin seeds, and sauté the onion and tomato until soft.
3
Phase 3
Add the cooked dal and salt; simmer 10 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Fold in the paneer cubes and simmer 5 minutes so they absorb the dal.
5
Phase 5
Serve this dhaba-style dal with paneer hot with naan or rice.