Ingredients:
Toor dal .......... 1 cup
Toori / turai (ridge gourd).... 2-3
Tomato .................... 1
Green chilli .............. 1
Methi leaves ........... 1 small bunch
Coriander leaves .... handful
Turmeric powder .... 1/4 th tsp.
Tamarind juice ....... 2 tbsps.
Ginger - garlic paste ... 1 tbsp.
Salt .............................. to taste
Oil
Dry roast and grind:
Coriander seeds .... 1/4 tsp
Cumin seeds ............ 1/4 tsp
Sesame seeds ........... 1/4 th tsp.
Poppy seeds ............. 1/4 tsp
Pepper corns ........... 4-5
Dessicated coconut ... 1 tsp
For Tempering:
Mustard seeds .... 1/2 tsp
Dry red chillies .... 2-3
Curry leaves ....... few
Asafoetida ........... a pinch.
Method:
1. Wash and soak toor dal for 2-3 hours. Boil coarsely adding a little salt and set aside.
2. Peel and cut the toories into pieces.
3. In a pan add a little oil, saute the ginger garlic paste. Add the toories and chopped tomato and green chillies. Stir fry adding salt, turmeric powder and the methi and coriander leaves. Simmer till almost done and add a tsp. of the dry roasted and ground masala, tamarind juice and cook for a minute.
4. Stir in the boiled dal.
5.Fry the tempering ingredients and mix.
Great recipe..never tried..sounds yummy..
ReplyDeleteDo let me know after trying it out...how u liked it.
DeleteDal is the comfort food at all times. Looks yummy and thx for linking.
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CooksJoy
True.. I can never get tired of dal.
Deleteluks yumm...1 thing want 2 say-i think there is no SEARCH option here.can u plz provide?its very easy 4us to find recipes if search box U have..I like especially non-veg recipes of ur space..Thanx in advance..
ReplyDeletemaha
Thanks Maha.. you have one provided by the blogger on the top bar
Deleteyummy dal..
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DeleteI love this thick dall with toori. Can be eaten with rice or roti.
ReplyDeleteYes dear .. thanks for liking
DeleteDals are so comforting and filling. I've added turia to moong dal but haven't tried it with toor dal. Like all the different flavors from the spices and methi too.
ReplyDeleteIn South India mostly toor dal is preferred.
DeleteWhat a lovely and protein packed recipe.I love the addition of the vegetables to the dhal.
ReplyDeleteYes Nayna .. vegetables add the nutrition and flavours to dals.
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