Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Lemon Rice 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 ghee
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- • 1 lemon, juiced
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with turmeric and water until soft, then whisk smooth.
2
Phase 2
Heat ghee and pop the mustard seeds, dried red chilies, and asafoetida.
3
Phase 3
Add the whisked dal and salt with 1/2 cup water to medium consistency.
4
Phase 4
Simmer 10 minutes over medium heat.
5
Phase 5
Off the heat, stir in the lemon juice and serve with rice and a spoonful of ghee.