Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Tomato Garlic Chutney 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
- • 3 tomatoes, chopped
- • 6 garlic cloves, crushed
- • 2 cups water
- • 1 tsp rasam powder
- • 1/4 tsp turmeric
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 2 tsp ghee
- • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
- • 8 curry leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Boil the tomatoes with the crushed garlic, turmeric, salt, and water for 10 minutes.
2
Phase 2
Add the rasam powder and simmer 5 minutes until the rasam turns foamy on top, crushing the tomatoes with a ladle.
3
Phase 3
Heat ghee and pop the mustard seeds and curry leaves.
4
Phase 4
Pour the tadka into the rasam and simmer 1 minute more.
5
Phase 5
Serve hot as a soup or spooned over steamed rice.