Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Mint Chutney 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
- • 1/4 cup toor dal
- • 1 cup packed mint leaves
- • 1 tsp black peppercorns
- • 2 tsp cumin seeds
- • 4 garlic cloves
- • 2 green chilies
- • 1 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with 1 cup water until soft and whisk it smooth.
2
Phase 2
Coarsely crush the peppercorns, cumin seeds, and garlic cloves.
3
Phase 3
Heat half the ghee and wilt the mint leaves and green chilies for 1 minute.
4
Phase 4
Combine the dal, 2 cups water, crushed masala, mint, and salt and simmer until frothy.
5
Phase 5
Temper the mustard seeds in the remaining ghee, pour over the rasam, and serve hot.