Spicy Indian Yellow Lentil Curry Recipe

Name: Spicy Indian Yellow Lentil Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup toovar dal, washed thoroughly,drained and refreshed with clean water to soak dal (yellow lentils); 2 medium tomatoes, washed,peeled and chopped; 1 pinch turmeric powder; 1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind pulp; 7 green chilies, washed and slit; 100 g small sambar onions, peeled and washed; salt; For seasoning; 1 tablespoon oil; 1 teaspoon black mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 1 pinch asafoetida powder; 3 -5 sprigs of fresh curry leaves, washed and torn; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves, washed,to garnish

Servings: persons

1 cup toovar dal, washed thoroughly,drained and refreshed with clean water to soak dal (yellow lentils)
2 medium tomatoes, washed,peeled and chopped
1 pinch turmeric powder
1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind pulp
7 green chilies, washed and slit
100 g small sambar onions, peeled and washed
salt
For seasoning
1 tablespoon oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 pinch asafoetida powder
3 -5 sprigs of fresh curry leaves, washed and torn
2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander leaves, washed,to garnish

1
In a pressure cooker, put the lentils, tomatoes and 4 cups of water with a pinch of turmeric powder.
2
Pressure cook until the lentils are tender.
3
Heat 1 tablespoons of oil in a pot.
4
Once its hot, add mustard and cumin seeds.
5
Allow to splutter.
6
Once they stop spluttering, add corriander seeds, asafoetida powder, curry leaves and green chillies.
7
Stir-fry for 5 minutes.
8
Add onions and stir-fry till they become golden brown in colour.
9
Remove from heat.
10
Open the pressure cooker.
11
Add this mixture to the cooked dal.
12
Stir well.
13
Add tamarind pulp and salt to taste.
14
Mix well and bring to a boil.
15
Remove from heat.
16
Garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot over rice alongwith some plain yogurt on the side,or, with dosas and chutney.
17
Enjoy!

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup toovar dal, washed thoroughly,drained and refreshed with clean water to soak dal (yellow lentils), 2 medium tomatoes, washed,peeled and chopped, 1 pinch turmeric powder, 1 1/2 tablespoons tamarind pulp, and more.

Yes, Spicy Indian Yellow Lentil Curry falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Spicy Indian Yellow Lentil Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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