This authentic North Indian Lentil Stew was discovered on the way to New Delhi in a well hidden spot known only to the local cabbies. Savoured for generations, this dahl delight is simple to prepare yet overflowing with richness and flavour. Indulge your senses with Indian music, dress your table with brightly coloured silks, dim the lights and relish the true spirit of Crossing Cultures in your own home.
Serves: 6-8
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: see recipe
Ingredients |
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1/4 cup butter or olive oil |
1 cup urad dahl, washed and checked for stones |
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Directions
- Heat butter or oil in large wok or soup pot.
- Sauté garlic, onion, and cumin seeds until slightly brown.
- Add tomato, cook until soft, adding a little water if necessary.
- Add dry spices: turmeric, garam masala, coriander and ginger, heat for 2 minutes.
- Add lentils, water, salt and pepper to taste, mix well.
- Cook 25–35 minutes in pressure cooker
- OR 2 hours on a stove
- OR 10 hours on low in a crock pot, (7 hours on high).
- Add cayenne pepper to taste (optional).
- Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional).
- Serve over rice or with Indian Naan.
- Freezes well if needed.
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