Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Khandvi 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 large tomatoes, pureed
- • 1 tbsp groundnut oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 tbsp jaggery, grated
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with turmeric and water until soft; whisk until smooth.
2
Phase 2
Simmer the tomato puree with the jaggery and salt for 5 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Add the whisked dal and 1 cup water; simmer 8-10 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Heat the groundnut oil, crackle the mustard seeds and cumin seeds, and pour over the dal.
5
Phase 5
Serve this Gujarati tameta ni dal hot with rotli or steamed rice.