DHAL - LENTIL PUREE

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Dhal is an easy tasty dish to make. If this is the first time you have eaten Dhal you might like to serve it with another Indian dish. You can eat Dhal with boiled rice, Indian breads or just by itself. This is a great budget stretcher.

Provided by Chrissyo

Categories     Curries

Time 40m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup red lentil
1 1/2 tablespoons ghee or 1 1/2 tablespoons oil
1 onion, finely sliced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon fresh gingerroot, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
3 cups water
salt

Steps:

  • Wash lentils thoroughly, removing those that float on the surface.
  • Drain well.
  • Heat ghee or oil and fry onion, garlic and ginger until onion is golden.
  • Add turmeric and stir well.
  • Add drained lentils and fry for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add water, lower heat, cover and cook for 15 minutes.
  • Add salt to taste, mix thoroughly and continue cooking until lentils are soft and the consistency is thick, similar to porridge.
  • Serve Dhal plain or garnish with sliced onion, fried until golden brown.

Kumar Rohit
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Loved it!


Maddison Squires
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


Matovu Ismail
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I've never made dhal lentil puree before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out great!


Roha Solutions
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This dish is so flavorful and comforting. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Mirna Garcia
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I'm not a vegan, but I love this recipe. It's so hearty and satisfying.


khurshed chandio
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This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Verified BOY
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Saifullah Saifullah_45
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This dish is so versatile. I've served it with rice, quinoa, and even pasta. It's always a hit.


Lori Oathout
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5 stars!


Ozan Hamza
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Loved it!


Camren Ostby
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


charlie smith
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I'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes, and this one definitely didn't disappoint. The lentils were creamy and flavorful.


Maira Rajpoot77
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I've never made dhal lentil puree before, but this recipe made it so easy. It turned out great!


PsychSuPrem3
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This dish was so flavorful and comforting. It's the perfect meal for a cold winter night.


Rajar Badshah
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Easy to follow recipe and the end result was delicious! I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Shoukat Kakar
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This dhal lentil puree was a hit with my family! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the hint of cumin and coriander.