Toor Dal Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Toor Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 1 cup toor dal; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon coriander seeds powder; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; salt to taste; 1 teaspoon garam masala optional; 2 asafoetida pchs; 1 teaspoon tamarind Chopped; 1 teaspoon jaggery crushed; 1 tablespoon ghee; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 stalk curry leaves; tomatoes chopped fine; 1 tablespoon coriander Chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup toor dal
1 cup water
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander seeds powder
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
salt to taste
1 teaspoon garam masala optional
2 asafoetida pchs
1 teaspoon tamarind Chopped
1 teaspoon jaggery crushed
1 tablespoon ghee
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 stalk curry leaves
tomatoes chopped fine
1 tablespoon coriander Chopped

1
Wash and pressurecook dal till done. (approx. 4 whistles will do). Cool cooker and remove dal.
2
Beat the dal with a hand beater till smooth. Keep aside.
3
Make a thin paste of the dry spice powders and salt and 1/2 cup water.
4
Heat ghee in a saucepan, add the seeds to splutter.Add tomatoes and curry leaves.
5
Fry for a minute. Add masala paste.
6
Fry for a minute. Add the chopped tamarind and jaggery. Stir for a minute more.
7
Add dal and stir. Add water. Bring to boil and simmer on low for 7-8 minutes.
8
Garnish with chopped coriander.
9
Serve piping hot with steamed rice and papads.

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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 toor dal, 1 cup water, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon coriander seeds powder, and more.

Yes, Toor Dal falls under the Soups & Stews 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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