Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Tamarind 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
- • 2 tbsp tamarind pulp
- • 2 tbsp sambar powder
- • 12 shallots, peeled
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 tbsp oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 10 curry leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the toor dal with 2 cups water until soft and mash it smooth.
2
Phase 2
Boil the tamarind pulp with 1 cup water, shallots, salt, and sambar powder for 10 minutes until the shallots soften.
3
Phase 3
Add the mashed dal with extra water as needed and simmer 10 minutes until the sambar slightly thickens.
4
Phase 4
Heat oil and pop the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
5
Phase 5
Pour the tadka over the sambar, cover, and rest 5 minutes before serving hot with rice.