LENTIL, CABBAGE AND TOMATO DAL

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This is a recipe from Rose Elliot's 'The Vegetarian Kitchen' in the Guardian Weekend supplement. If you can't find toovar dal (check the Indian section of your supermarket) you can substitute yellow split peas, which works just fine and it says you could also use red lentils instead. I used 1 smallish head of savoy cabbage, which once I had trimmed it and shredded it worked out just above the correct weight.

Provided by -Sylvie-

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

9 ounces toovar dal
5 1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 (14 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes
8 -12 fresh curry leaves (if you're using dried double the amount)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1 tablespoon curry powder (I use hot curry powder)
1 onion, chopped
9 ounces cabbage, shredded (that's roughly 1 small head of cabbage)
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
fresh coriander, chopped to serve

Steps:

  • Rinse the toovar dal well with plenty of hot water.
  • Place water, tumeric and dal into a pan and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 45 minutes. It should become very soft. (If you're using split peas or red lentils, this time might need adjusting.).
  • Add the tomatoes and curry leaves to the pan and set aside.
  • In another pan heat the olive oil. Add the mustard seeds and cook for a few seconds before adding the fenugreek and the curry powder.
  • Now add the cabbage and onion. Cover and cook on a low heat for approximately 5 minutes.
  • Now combine the contents of both pans and simmer for 20 more minutes, or until all vegetables are tender, over a low heat.
  • Stir in lemon juice and season to taste.
  • Serve topped with fresh corriander, either on it's own, over rice or with some roti. If you serve it with rice it'll be enough for four to five people.

Mahar Sahb
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This dal was delicious! I loved the combination of lentils, cabbage, and tomatoes. I will definitely be making this again.


abu hameza amduka siraj
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This dal was a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the cabbage and tomatoes added a nice flavor.


Wanda Odom
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I made this dal for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the flavor and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.


Jerome Smith
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This dal was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the cabbage and tomatoes added a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Jamelia Raphael
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised! The dal was very flavorful and the cabbage added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Minhaj Hussain
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This dal was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better. Overall, it was a good recipe.


khan tiger 44 khan channal
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I made this dal for dinner last night and my family loved it! The flavors were perfect and the dal was very filling. We will definitely be making this again.


Ed Kelly
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This dal was so easy to make and so delicious! I loved the combination of lentils, cabbage, and tomatoes. I will definitely be making this again.


Evgeniy Polishchuk
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The dal was flavorful and the cabbage added a nice crunch. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Ophelia Djagbletey
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This lentil, cabbage, and tomato dal was a delicious and easy-to-make dish. The combination of flavors was perfect, and the dal was very filling. I will definitely be making this again!


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