Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Mixed Veg Pickle 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
- • 1 cup raw banana, cubed
- • 1 cup pumpkin, cubed
- • 1/2 cup grated coconut
- • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the dal, raw banana, pumpkin, and turmeric with 2.5 cups water for 3 whistles until soft.
2
Phase 2
Dry-roast the cumin seeds and dried red chilies and grind them coarsely with the grated coconut.
3
Phase 3
Add the ground masala and salt to the cooked dal and vegetables and simmer 5 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Heat the ghee until sizzling, pour it over the dalma, and serve hot with steamed rice.