Dal Rice Recipe In Tamil

South Indian Green Tomato Dal Thakkali Masiyal

WebJul 18, 2019 · To cook on the stovetop, add ½ teaspoon of turmeric to the lentils, cover with 2 inches of water, and bring to a boil. Cover the pot …

1. Start out by cooking ¾ cup of mung lentils. This is easiest in a pressure cooker or Instant Pot, but you can also do this on the stovetop. To cook on the stovetop, add ½ tsp of turmeric to the lentils, cover with 2 inches of water, and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and continue cooking another 20 minutes or until the lentils are very tender and mushy.
2. Chop 5 medium green tomatoes into a dice of about half an inch.
3. Heat 1 tsp of vegetable oil. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds and when they start to sputter, add 1 tsp of the blackgram or urad dal, if using, a pinch of asafetida, if using, and ½ tsp fenugreek seeds, if using. If you’re not using the last three ingredients, just skip ahead and add the curry leaves next, saute them for a few seconds, then add the green tomatoes.
4. Stir everything well to mix, then turn the heat to medium-low, cover the saucepan and let the tomatoes cook about 5-10 minutes until they’re soft.

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Cabbage Kootu (South Indian Cabbage Dal) Holy …

WebJan 31, 2018 · If cooking in an Instant Pot, set the pressure to high for 15 minutes. Heat ½ teaspoon of the oil and add the masala ingredients. Fry …

1. Pressure-cook the split yellow peas and cabbage with enough water to cover and turmeric. If you use an Indian pressure cooker that "whistles" allow the lentils to cook for three whistles. If cooking in a saucepan, cover by an inch of water and cook 30 minutes or until the dal is really soft. If cooking in an Instant Pot, set the pressure to high for 15 minutes.
2. Heat 1/2 tsp of the oil and add the masala ingredients. Fry them until the dals turn golden, remove to a blender, and grind into a smooth paste along with coconut or coconut milk.
3. Heat the remaining oil in a saucepan. Add the mustard seeds and curry leaves and when the mustard sputters, add the dal and masala and mix. Add water if too thick.
4. Bring the dal to a boil, lower the heat to a simmer, and cook for another five minutes. Add salt to taste.

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