Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
South Indian Sesame 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
- • 2 tbsp sesame oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tbsp black peppercorns
- • 6 garlic cloves
- • 1/4 cup grated coconut
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with turmeric and 3 cups water until soft.
2
Phase 2
Dry-roast the peppercorns, then grind with the garlic and coconut into a coarse paste.
3
Phase 3
Heat the sesame oil and pop the mustard seeds.
4
Phase 4
Add the ground paste and cook 2 minutes, then add the cooked dal and salt.
5
Phase 5
Simmer 8 minutes until the flavours blend.
6
Phase 6
Serve hot with steamed rice.