Turai ki sabji might not be the most exciting of homemade dishes for many, but celebrity chef and MasterChef India judge Kunal Kapur attempted to change the notion with his turai moong dal ki sabzi. The recipe brings together dal and sabzi, two staples in a desi household, in one flavourful combination.
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The detailed steps to prepare the dish are presented as follows.
Ridge gourd, medium – 6
Mustard oil – 4 tbsp
Asafoetida (hing) – ½ tsp
Cumin – 1 tsp
Peppercorn – 8-10
Dry red chilli – 2
Ginger, chopped – 1 inch piece
Green chilli, chopped – 2
Onion, chopped – ½ cup
Turmeric – 1 tsp
Kashmiri Chilli powder – 2 tsp
Coriander powder – 1 tbsp
Tomato, chopped – 1 cup
Salt – to taste
Moong dal, washed – ¼ cup (soak ¼ cup dal in water)
Water – a dash
Kasoori methi – a large pinch
Garam masala – a pinch
Coriander, chopped – handful
Kunal Kapur is a celebrity chef and restaurateur who is also one of the hosts of MasterChef India. Born in September 1979 in New Delhi, he pursued higher education in hotel management. However, his training in culinary skills began at home with his father and grandfather. He began his career with the Taj Group of Hotels and has since won numerous awards as a chef. He has also opened his own establishments across the country and abroad.
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