PUNERI DAL (YELLOW LENTILS PUNE-STYLE)
This dal, much prized by Puneri Brahmins in Maharashtra, is sweet and fragrantly spicy, with a slightly sour undertone. Kokum, one of the ingredients, is a local sour fruit which has been dried, and it gives southern Indian food a distinctive flavour. It is often available from Indian groceries, but tamarind paste is an acceptable substitute. Asafoetida is a gum resin prized as a condiment in India. It is also known variously as 'devil's dung' and 'food of the gods'! It has a strong sulphur smell prior to cooking, but thereafter has a pleasant aroma. Asafoetida is a useful antidote for flatulence, and is thus incorporated into many Indian lentil dishes! Goda Masala is a Maharashtrian spice blend. I have posted the recipe for it separately (see recipe #109909).
Provided by Daydream
Categories Curries
Time 50m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Simmer the lentils in 4 cups of water for approximately 20 minutes, until just cooked, but not ‘mushy’.
- Keep an eye on the lentils while they cook to ensure the water does not fully evaporate.
- Drain off most of the water when the lentils are cooked and add the powder spices, kokum (or tamarind paste), desiccated coconut and salt to taste.
- Simmer for a couple of minutes and stir until well mixed, adding more water if necessary to make a moist, but not ‘sloppy’, consistency.
- Remove from the heat and keep warm.
- Heat oil in a small pan, add the mustard seeds, and saute until they pop and crackle.
- Add the cumin seeds, asafoetida and curry leaves.
- Stir once, then pour the oil and spices over the lentils.
- Mix well, and serve hot garnished with cilantro.
- Accompany with rice and a vegetable curry if desired.
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Basit Jehangir
[email protected]This dal is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the addition of the tomatoes and coconut milk. It's the perfect weeknight meal.
Stefan Kalivas
[email protected]I wasn't sure what to expect with this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. The dal was flavorful and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I'll definitely be making this again.
Leah Mcnab
[email protected]I've made this dal several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Adeem Arshad Butt
[email protected]This is my new favorite dal recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the combination of spices and the creamy texture of the lentils.
Dominga Prado
[email protected]I made this dal last night and it was a disaster. The lentils were overcooked and the spices were overpowering. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be trying this recipe again.
Rina Smith
[email protected]This dal is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.
Siphumelele Hlatshwayo
[email protected]I've never had Puneri Dal before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so flavorful and easy to make. I'll definitely be making this again.
Biplob Kumer
[email protected]This dal is delicious! I love the combination of spices and the creamy texture of the lentils. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Olatunji Ayoola
[email protected]I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed. The dal was bland and the lentils were undercooked. I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but I won't be trying this recipe again.
Damdin Uilesdelgereh
[email protected]This dal is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the addition of the tomatoes and coconut milk. It's the perfect weeknight meal.
Savvanna Johnson
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of dal, but this recipe changed my mind. The flavors are so complex and delicious, and the lentils are cooked to perfection. I'll definitely be making this again.
Salik Khanal
[email protected]I've made this dal several times now and it's always a hit with my friends and family. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.
Nworie Tochi
[email protected]This is my new favorite dal recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect. I love the combination of spices and the creamy texture of the lentils.
Four The Quarter The Creator Brother
[email protected]I made this dal last night and it was a disaster. The lentils were overcooked and the spices were overpowering. I'm not sure what went wrong, but I won't be trying this recipe again.
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[email protected]This dal is AMAZING! The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is perfect. I served it with rice and it was a hit with my family.
alisia socaci
[email protected]I've never had Puneri Dal before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. It's so easy to make and packed with flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Nakato JULIE
[email protected]This Puneri Dal is a keeper! It's so flavorful and comforting, perfect for a cold night. I added a bit more spice to mine, and it was delicious.