Dhal
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This flavorful dhal is easy to make, and it's great with some Indian naan bread and cucumber rati.
Ingredients
| 6 | ounces |
lentils, green
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
ghee (clarified butter)
or vegetable oil |
|
| 1 | large |
onions
onion fine , finely chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
green chili peppers
freshly minced |
* |
| 1 | each |
cinnamon sticks
broken up |
* |
| ½ | teaspoon |
turmeric
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
garam masala
|
* |
| ¼ | teaspoon |
cayenne pepper
|
* |
| 1 | teaspoon |
salt
to taste |
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cumin
ground |
|
| 2 | each |
tomatoes
ripe, skinned and chopped, or canned |
|
| 20 | ounces |
water
warm water (brit pint) |
|
| 2 | cloves |
garlic
peeled and minced, chopped |
Directions
Wash and soak the lentils for 2 hours and drain well.
Melt ghee over medium heat in a non-stick pan and fry the onions, green chilli and cinnamon until onions are slightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
Add the turmeric and garam masala, stir and mix well.
Add the lentils, cayenne pepper and salt, stir and fry for 8 to 10 minutes over a low heat.
Add the cumin, tomato, stir and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
Add the water and garlic, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove pan from heat.
Serve with rice, parathas/rotis.
Kebabs, tandoori chicken accompany well.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 193g (6.8 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 11913% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 1g
4%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 3mg
1%
Sodium 412mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate
7g
7%
Dietary Fiber 8g
34%
Sugars g
Protein
14g
Vitamin A 8%
•
Vitamin C 15%
Calcium 4%
•
Iron 13%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?
Tinawashere
This recipe was delicious. I did it in the microwave and served it over a bed of couscous split with jasmine rice. The kids loved it. Used canned lentils, left out the tomatoes and the garam masala and added horseread mustard but can use Dijon also.
over 10 years ago