Indian Dahl (Curry Lentil ) Recipe

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Cooking Time

25

Prep Time

10

Cuisine

  • Indians

Serves

4-6

cooking style

Stove Top

PROTEIN / DIET

Indian cuisine is blessed with such a variety of flavours. In Indian culture, a hearty meal cooked with love is at the heart of every celebration, bringing loved-ones together and forming strong bonds. One of the simplest and most-loved meals regarded as the best comfort food is the quintessential Dahl. This versatile staple is super nutritious and loaded with protein goodness.

Indian Dahl is a blend of mild aromatic spices which are used to flavour lentil, pea or bean dishes. Dahl is a good meal to have on its own or as an accompaniment to serving rice with a curry.

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp The Spice People’s Indian Lentil Dahl spice mix
  • 375-500g dried red lentils rinsed with water
  • 2 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 3 whole onion, finely diced
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
  • 2 whole tomatoes, diced
  • 3 cups water
  • 10 The Spice People’s Curry Leaves
  • 6 tbsp The Spice People’s Indian Lentil Dahl spice mix
  • 750-1000g dried red lentils rinsed with water
  • 4 tbsp oil or ghee
  • 6 whole onion, finely diced
  • 6 tbsp lemon juice
  • 4 tbsp fresh coriander, chopped
  • 4 whole tomatoes, diced
  • 6 cups water
  • 20 The Spice People’s Curry Leaves

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Method

  1. Add lentils, water and chopped tomato into a saucepan and bring to the boil. Simmer approx 30 min. (Till the lentil mixture forms a thick soup consistency)
  2. Heat oil/ghee in a saucepan, add Indian Dahl spice mix, curry leaves, onions, sauté 10-15 min to caramelise the flavour . It should be a rich golden brown.
  3. Stir sautéed spice & onion mixture into the lentil mixture & simmer 5 min. Add lemon juice & coriander just before serving. Serve with naan or roti.

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