Bolu Huli
Veg
Vegan
A simple and tangy lentil-based curry, often made with a variety of vegetables and seasoned with mustard and curry leaves.
Cuisines
Mangalorean
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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1 cup | Toor Dal |
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1 cup | Pumpkin , cubed |
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1 cup | Potato , cubed |
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1 cup | Carrot , cubed |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Salt |
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1 tablespoon | Tamarind , pulp |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut , grated |
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4 pieces | Red Chili , dried |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 tablespoon | Cooking oil |
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1 pinch | Asafoetida |
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1 sprig | Curry Leaf |
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— | Water , as needed |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the toor dal thoroughly and soak it in water for 20 minutes.
- 2 In a pressure cooker, add the soaked toor dal, cubed pumpkin, potatoes, carrots, turmeric powder, and enough water to cover the ingredients. Cook for 3-4 whistles until the dal and vegetables are tender.
- 3 In a blender, grind the grated coconut and dried red chilies into a smooth paste using a little water.
- 4 Once the pressure releases, open the cooker and add the tamarind pulp, salt, and the ground coconut-chili paste. Mix well and bring it to a boil.
- 5 In a small pan, heat the cooking oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
- 6 Add cumin seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves to the oil. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant.
- 7 Pour the tempering over the boiling dal and vegetable mixture. Stir well and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- 8 Adjust the consistency with water if needed and check for seasoning before serving.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a teaspoon of jaggery to balance the tanginess of the tamarind.