Description
A traditional vegetarian dish simmering Toor Dal (lentils) and at least 5-6+ types of veg like daikon and pumpkin with coconut and Tirphal (Goa's special Sichuan pepper).
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Recipe
Ingredients
- Mixed veg (5+ types like daikon
- pumpkin)
- Toor Dal(lentils)
- Coconut fine
- Tamarind
- Brown sugar(Jaggery)
- Sichuan pepper(Tirphal)
- Red chilies
- Coriander
- Cumin
- Turmeric
- Salt
Instructions
- Boil Toor Dal until soft. Cut veg like pumpkin, daikon, sweet potatoes, green beans large, boil with a little water.
- Grind coconut fine, coriander, red chilies, turmeric into a paste.
- Add paste, tamarind juice, brown sugar to the boiled beans/veg pot. Finally crush a few grains of 'Tirphal (Sichuan pepper)' into the pot, simmer until the unique aroma melds into the sauce to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Sichuan pepper(Tirphal)、Red chilies、Coriander、Cumin、Turmeric
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Sichuan peppercorns (Hua Jiao) (as a sub for Tirphal's refreshing numbness)
Pairing
White rice、Sanna(rice bread)
Trivia
[Hardcore] A sacred dish Goan Hindus invariably make on festivals like Ganesha Chaturthi. The key is 'Tirphal', a Goan spice resembling Sichuan pepper, whose citrus aroma and light numbness magically enhance the curry.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Feel Tirphal's citrus-like refreshing aroma and numbness, letting rice absorb the complex soup of diverse melted veg to eat!
Allergen
Soy