Tuver Totha Recipe (Easy Steps with Pictures)

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Tuver Totha is a famous dish of Gujarati cuisine. Tuver Totha has been a staple at family gatherings, festive occasions, and everyday meals for generations. Additionally, Tuver Totha is naturally gluten-free, making it a suitable option for those with gluten sensitivities. In this recipe guide, we will take you through the Tuver Totha recipe step by step.

What is Tuver Totha?

Tuver Totha is a dish that features pigeon peas, known as tuver dal, as its main ingredient. The dish is famous for its aromatic blend of spices and creating a symphony of flavors. The preparation of Tuver Totha involves a process of cooking pigeon peas to perfection, combined with a mix of spices and herbs.

Tuver Totha has many nutritional benefits and the preparing tuver totha, allows you to bring a piece of Indian tradition into your own kitchen.

So, let us share with you our Tuver Totha recipe.

Ingredients

• 1 cup fresh green Tuver (pigeon peas)
• A pinch of baking soda
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped tomato puree
• 1/4 cup chopped green garlic
• 1 tbsp ginger-chili-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp carom seeds
• 2 dry red chilies
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp hing
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 2 tsp red chili powder
• 2 tsp cumin-coriander powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves
• 1/2 cup water
• Salt to taste
• Sev

Steps of Tuver Totha Recipe

Start by adding 1 cup fresh green Tuver (pigeon peas), a pinch of baking soda, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 cup water into a pressure cooker.

Close the cooker with the lid and make 2 whistles on a medium flame.

After that, wait till pressure is released and keep boiled Tuver aside.

Now heat 2 to 3 tbsp oil on a medium flame. add 1/2 tsp carom seeds, 2 dry red chilies, and 1 bay leaf.

Then add 1 chopped onion to the pan and cook until it becomes a little brown.

Add 1 tbsp ginger-chili-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes on medium flame.

After that, add 1 cup chopped tomato puree and mix well. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until gravy becomes thick.

Add 1/4 cup finely chopped green garlic and cook for a minute.

Then add 1/4 tsp hing, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 2 tsp red chili powder, and 2 tsp cumin-coriander powder. Stir properly and cook over a low flame for two minutes.

Add boiled Tuver and 1/2 cup water. Mix and cook till oil separates. Ensure that Tuver is well-coated with the mixture.

Once the dal is nearly cooked, add 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 cup coriander leaves, and salt (if needed). Mix well.

Your Tuver Totha is ready to eat.

Garnish it with sev, chopped onion, and fresh coriander leaves. Serve Tuver Totha with bread, chapati, thepla, or puri.

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