Toor Daal by @samsweetandspicetreats

1h40
Medium

4 servings

🫘

200 g

Toor Daal

🍅

3

Tomatoes

🟡

1.3 ml

Turmeric

🧂

3 g

Salt

💧

1.2 L

Water

🟤

1.3 ml

Mustard Seeds

🌰

2.5 ml

Cumin Seeds

🌿

5

Curry Leaves

🟫

1.3 ml

Fenugreek Seeds

🪵

1 stick

Cinnamon

🌶️

3

Dry Red Chilies

🌸

3 cloves

Cloves

🌿

8 g

Coriander Leaves

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/17

    Rinse 1 cup toor dal thoroughly under cold running water.

    toor dal
    🧺colander

  2. Step 2/17

    Soak the rinsed toor dal in enough water to cover it for 60 minutes.

    toor dal
    water
    🍲large saucepan

  3. Step 3/17

    Drain the soaked toor dal and transfer it to a large saucepan.

    toor dal
    🧺colander
    🍲large saucepan

  4. Step 4/17

    Roughly chop 3 tomatoes into bite-size pieces.

    tomato
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

  5. Step 5/17

    Add the chopped tomatoes and 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric to the saucepan.

    tomato
    ground turmeric
    🍲large saucepan
    🥄measuring spoons

  6. Step 6/17

    Add 5 cups water and salt to the saucepan, then stir to combine.

    water
    salt
    🍲large saucepan
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/17

    Bring the dal mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.

    🍲large saucepan

  8. Step 8/17

    Reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 30 minutes until the dal is soft and cooked through.

    toor dal
    🍲large saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/17

    Blend the cooked dal briefly with an immersion blender if a thinner, smoother texture is desired.

    toor dal
    🍲large saucepan

  10. Step 10/17

    Heat 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil in a small frying pan over medium heat.

    neutral cooking oil
    🍳small frying pan
    🥄measuring spoons

  11. Step 11/17

    Add 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds to the hot oil.

    mustard seeds
    cumin seeds
    🍳small frying pan
    🥄measuring spoons

  12. Step 12/17

    Cook the seeds for about 30 seconds until they splutter and become fragrant.

    mustard seeds
    cumin seeds
    🍳small frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  13. Step 13/17

    Add 4 to 5 curry leaves, 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek seeds, 1 cinnamon stick, 3 dried red chilies, and 3 whole cloves.

    curry leaves
    fenugreek seeds
    cinnamon stick
    dried red chili
    whole cloves
    🍳small frying pan
    🥄measuring spoons

  14. Step 14/17

    Stir the tadka for 30 to 60 seconds until aromatic, taking care not to burn the spices.

    curry leaves
    fenugreek seeds
    cinnamon stick
    dried red chili
    whole cloves
    🍳small frying pan
    🥄wooden spoon

  15. Step 15/17

    Pour the hot tadka into the simmering dal and stir well.

    neutral cooking oil
    mustard seeds
    cumin seeds
    curry leaves
    fenugreek seeds
    cinnamon stick
    dried red chili
    whole cloves
    🍳small frying pan
    🍲large saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  16. Step 16/17

    Stir in the fresh coriander leaves and cook for 1 minute.

    fresh coriander leaves
    🍲large saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  17. Step 17/17

    Ladle the toor dal into bowls and serve with lemon wedges.

    lemon
    🥣ladle
    🔪chef's knife
    🪵cutting board

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Seasonings, Liquids, Spices, Herbs

Ingredients

Toor daal, Tomatoes, Turmeric, Salt, Water, Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Curry leaves, Fenugreek seeds, Cinnamon, Dry red chilies, Cloves, Coriander leaves

Allergens

Mustard

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-free, Egg-free, Gluten-free, Plant-based, High-fiber

Calories

270 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 13g, Carbohydrates: 39g, Dietary fiber: 10g, Total fat: 8g, Saturated fat: 1g, Sugars: 4g, Sodium: 300mg

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 3.2mg, Potassium: 510mg, Magnesium: 55mg, Calcium: 55mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 14mg, Vitamin A: 35mg, Vitamin K: 10mcg, Folate: 130mcg DFE

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

1 hour 10 minutes

Cooking

30 minutes

Overall

1 hour 40 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

17 steps

Equipments

Utensils

measuring cups, measuring spoons, colander, chef's knife, cutting board, large saucepan, small frying pan, wooden spoon, ladle

Appliances

stovetop, immersion blender

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Soup, Stew

Occasions

Weeknight dinner, Family meal, Comfort food, Lunch

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, South Asian, Indian

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Silky, Tender, Brothy

Flavors

Savory, Earthy, Warmly spiced, Tangy, Aromatic, Mildly spicy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 120 min (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 4 days (Cool completely before storing,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until steaming hot), freezer : 90 days (Store in freezer-safe airtight portions,Leave space for expansion,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator)