Here’s the rewritten recipe for Tuvar Ni Dal (Parsi Toovar Dal) on the Love With Recipes site:
Tuvar Ni Dal (Parsi Toovar Dal)
Cuisine: Parsi
Course: Main Course
Diet: High Protein Vegetarian
This traditional Parsi dish features toor dal (split yellow lentils) cooked in a flavorful masala made with freshly ground spices, ginger, and garlic, added to an onion-tomato base. It’s a hearty and delicious dish, perfect for a main course!
Ingredients
For the Dal:
- 1 cup Arhar Dal (Split Toor Dal)
- Salt, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1 Tomato, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Ghee
For the Masala:
- 2 sprigs Coriander (Dhania) leaves
- 1 Green Chilli
- 1-inch Ginger
- 6 cloves Garlic
- 2 Dry Red Chilli
- 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1 tablespoon Coriander (Dhania) Seeds
- 1/2 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
- 2 Cloves (Laung)
- 4 Whole Black Peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Poppy seeds
For the Tadka:
- 1 teaspoon Ghee
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera)
Preparation Time:
- 10 minutes
Cooking Time:
- 20 minutes
Instructions:
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Soak the Dal: Begin by washing and soaking the toor dal in a bowl with 2 cups of water for about 10 minutes. Drain the water after soaking.
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Prepare the Masala:
- In a small pan, dry roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, and poppy seeds until aromatic. Set aside to cool.
- Once cooled, grind them along with the green chili, ginger, garlic, and coriander leaves into a fine masala paste using a little water.
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Cook the Dal:
- Heat 1 tablespoon ghee in a pressure cooker. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns golden brown.
- Add the chopped tomato and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
- Stir in the turmeric powder and ground masala paste. Sauté the mixture for about 3-4 minutes until the spices are well-cooked.
- Add the soaked dal, salt to taste, and enough water to cover the dal. Close the lid and cook for 3-4 whistles or until the dal is tender.
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Prepare the Tadka:
- In a separate small pan, heat 1 teaspoon ghee. Add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds and allow them to splutter. Pour this tadka over the cooked dal.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice or roti.
Enjoy the rich and flavorful Tuvar Ni Dal, a comforting dish that’s packed with protein and perfect for any meal.
