🌿 Vegetarian Goa Lunch

Goan Dal Coconut Tempered Everyday Goan Lentil Simple

Toor dal cooked simply and finished with a coconut and mustard tempering — the everyday dal of Goa that provides the vegetarian protein foundation of the daily meal.

Prep10 min
🍳Cook25 min
🕐Total35 min
👥Serves4
📊LevelEasy
Goan Dal Coconut Tempered Everyday Goan Lentil Simple
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Method

  1. 1

    Wash toor dal until clear. Pressure cook with 3 cups water, turmeric and finely chopped tomatoes for 4 to 5 whistles until completely soft.

  2. 2

    Whisk lightly. Season with salt.

  3. 3

    For tempering: heat 1.5 tbsp coconut oil in a small pan.

  4. 4

    Add mustard seeds — pop. Add cumin — sizzle.

  5. 5

    Add asafoetida, curry leaves and dried red chillies.

  6. 6

    Add thinly sliced garlic. Fry 1 minute until golden.

  7. 7

    Add grated coconut. Fry stirring for 1 minute — the coconut should just barely brown.

  8. 8

    Pour the entire coconut tempering over the dal. Stir.

  9. 9

    Garnish with coriander.

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