Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Modak 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
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 1 tbsp ghee
- • 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1/4 tsp asafoetida
- • 1 tsp jaggery, grated
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with turmeric and 2 cups water until very soft.
2
Phase 2
Whisk the dal smooth to a pourable, creamy consistency.
3
Phase 3
Heat the ghee and crackle the cumin seeds and asafoetida.
4
Phase 4
Add the whisked dal, jaggery, and salt and simmer 5 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot as varan bhaat with steamed rice.