EVERYDAY YELLOW DAL
Think of dal as similar in use to gravy-in other words, not a side dish or its own course. It is eaten on rice or with flatbreads, or with dry curries, and vegetables; it is meant as part of a meal.
Provided by Tara O'Brady
Categories Lentil Soup/Stew Dinner Sugar Conscious Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4-6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To make the dal, in a medium heavy saucepan, cover the dal with water. Swish the lentils around with your hand, then drain the water through a fine-mesh sieve. Return any dal from the sieve to the saucepan and repeat, washing, agitating, and draining, until the water runs absolutely clear. It will probably take 7 to 10 changes of water. Pour the 3 cups (710 ml) of water into the pot to cover the lentils. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, skim any scum that rises to the surface, then lower the heat to maintain a simmer. Add the turmeric and cook until the dal is quite creamy, 45 to 60 minutes. Stir the dal regularly as it simmers or it can catch at the bottom of the pan and burn. If the dal starts to look dry before the lentils are cooked, add hot water (from the tap is fine). Season well with salt.
- About 20 minutes before the dal is done, make the tarka. Melt the ghee over low heat. Fry the cumin seeds for maybe 1 minute, until sizzling and fragrant. Add the onion and chile and cook, stirring, until the onion is very soft and translucent, 15 minutes. When the dal is ready, tip the tarka over the dal, stir to partially combine, then sprinkle the cilantro on top. Serve right away with lime wedges and naan or over rice.
- For the Tomato Tarka Variation:
- Melt 3 tablespoons ghee over low heat, then add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds and 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds. Fry for 1 minute. Add 1 minced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 10 minutes, stirring often. Scrape in 1 teaspoon grated ginger and cook to take away some of its rawness, about 1 minute. Stir in 2 small tomatoes that have been diced, 1 or 2 green chiles split lengthwise, and 2 curry leaves (optional). Fry until the tomato starts to break up, 5 to 7 minutes more. Stir most of the mixture into the cooked dal and let simmer for 5 minutes. Check for seasoning, then tip the remaining tarka over the dal. Garnish with chopped cilantro.
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Anita Blessings
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dal turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.
Suresh Nepali
[email protected]This dal was delicious! I especially loved the creamy texture.
frederick ketu
[email protected]This is the best dal I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again and again.
Dante Salazar
[email protected]I made this dal for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
debele degefu
[email protected]This dal was a bit too thick for my taste. I added some extra water and it was perfect.
Iminathi Moniwa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of dal, but this recipe was really good. I'll definitely be making it again.
Md mahedul Islam
[email protected]This dal is so comforting and flavorful. I love serving it with rice and a side of naan.
Alal Islam
[email protected]I've been looking for a good yellow dal recipe and this one is perfect! It's easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Carlee Slusher
[email protected]This is my go-to dal recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends.
Elvia Torres
[email protected]This dal was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. I'll definitely be making it again, but with less chili pepper.
Ene Adebanjor
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's a great way to get a healthy and flavorful meal on the table quickly.
Chinapineapple Hehe
[email protected]This dal was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.
Linda Sampson
[email protected]This was my first time making dal and it was so easy! The instructions were clear and concise. I will definitely be making this again.
Md L0tif
[email protected]I've made this dal several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so flavorful and comforting. I usually serve it with rice and a side of yogurt.
Skye Richards
[email protected]This dal was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfect. The only thing I would change is to add a bit more salt.
Ramish Afzal
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so simple and quick to make, and it's always delicious. I usually add a bit of chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice at the end.
Sabina Pun
[email protected]This dal was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.