A classic Indian dish which is always popular. There are as many recipes for daal, dhal or dal as you like. This is a reasonably simple all purpose one.
Dhal Recipe
A classic Indian dish which is always popular. There are as many recipes for daal, dhal or dal as you...
Ingredients
| 375mlorganic | red lentils, soaked in water overnight |
| 2 | large onions, finely chopped |
| 2 | sticks organic cinnamon |
| 2 | organic cardamom pods |
| 60ml | vegetable oil |
| 2 | medium tomatoes, chopped |
| 1 | green chilli, chopped (optional) |
| 2 | cloves garlic, finely chopped and crushed |
| 1 teaspoon | organic Madras curry powder |
| 1 teaspoon | organic cumin |
| 1 teaspoon | organic ground coriander |
| ½ teaspoon | organic turmeric |
| 500ml | water |
| Steenbergs Organic natural sea salt | |
| A handful fresh coriander leaves, roughly chopped |
Method
- Drain lentils.
- Place onions, cinnamon, cardamom and oil in saucepan and fry until onions are soft.
- Add tomatoes, chilli and rest of spices and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add drained lentils with water and some salt, to taste and simmer under low heat until soft and mushy - about 30 - 40 minutes. Add more water if needed.
- Before serving add the chopped coriander leaves.
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