Simple Toor Dal

Key Takeaways

Toor Dal Recipe: Soak toor dal overnight, then simmer with ghee, hing, cumin, and pepper for about 35 minutes; add vegetables or extra water for soup consistency.
Simple Toor Tips: Finish with a spoonful of ghee, use broth instead of water for richer flavor, and adjust water to achieve thicker dal or soupy consistency.
Toor Dal Spices: Use asafoetida (hing), hingvastak, cumin, and black pepper for traditional aroma; these spices create a creamy, hearty toor dal flavor profile.

August 29, 2017

Ingredients:

1 cup toor dal
2 cups water or broth
½ tablespoon ghee
½ teaspoon mineral salt
¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
¼ teaspoon hingvastak
¼ teaspoon cumin powder
Ground black pepper to taste
½ cup assorted seasonal vegetables (optional)

Directions:

Wash and soak dal overnight.

Drain the dal and combine with water in a saucepan. Add all spices (except salt), ghee, and vegetables (optional) and bring to a boil. Simmer covered for 35 minutes or until dal and veggies are tender.

This basic toor dal recipe is hearty, creamy, and delicious. Add more water if you prefer the dal to be like a soup, or leave it as-is for a thicker version. Serve with a spoonful of ghee on top and enjoy!

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