Spicy Indian Yellow Lentil Curry

Name: Spicy Indian Yellow Lentil Curry
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 cup toovar dal; 2 medium tomatoes; 1 pinch turmeric powder; 1.5 tbsp tamarind pulp; 7 green chilies; 100 g small sambar onions; salt; 1 tbsp oil; 1 tsp black mustard seeds; 1 tsp cumin seed; 1 tsp coriander seed; 1 pinch asafoetida powder; 3 sprig fresh curry leaves; 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves

A South Asian curry of lentils, tomatoes and green chilies, seasoned with curry leaves and turmeric and simmered on the stove. Finish with corriander leaves.

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الوقت: التحضير 30 دقيقة · الطهي 30 دقيقة · الإجمالي ساعة
الصعوبة: متوسط

1
In a pressure cooker, put the lentils, tomatoes and 4 cups of water with a pinch of turmeric powder.
2
Pressure cook until the lentils are tender. Heat 1 tablespoons of oil in a pot. Once its hot, add mustard and cumin seeds.
3
Allow to splutter. Once they stop spluttering, add corriander seeds, asafoetida powder, curry leaves and green chillies.
4
Stir-fry for 5 minutes. Add onions and stir-fry till they become golden brown in colour. Remove from heat.
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5
Open the pressure cooker. Add this mixture to the cooked dal. Stir well. Add tamarind pulp and salt to taste.
6
Mix well and bring to a boil. Remove from heat. Garnish with corriander leaves and serve hot over rice alongwith some plain yogurt on the side,or, with dosas and chutney.