Dimpi's Garlic Dal
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 16
- Serves:
-
8
ingredients
- 236.59 ml toor dal
- 118.29 ml red lentil (masoor)
- 709.77 ml water
- 1 medium tomatoes, chopped
- 1.23 ml salt
- 1.23 ml turmeric powder
- 4.92 ml canola oil
- 1.23 ml black mustard seeds
- 2.46 ml cumin seed
- 1 serrano pepper, slit
- 2 dried red chilies, broken into half
- 3-4 curry leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1.23 ml cumin powder
- 59.14 ml cilantro, chopped
- salt, to taste
directions
- Rinse the lentils several times, then combine the first 6 ingredients (through turmeric) and pressure cook until soft.
- In a saucepan, heat oil. Add mustard seeds. When mustard crackles, add cumin seeds and red chillies. Stir for a few seconds.
- Now add serrano pepper (deseed if you don't want heat), curry leaves and garlic. Stir until garlic is barely colored.
- Now add the cooked lentil mixture, water if needed and bring to a boil.
- When dal is boiling, add cumin and salt to taste. Lower heat, cover and simmer for a few minutes.
- Take off heat, add cilantro and mix well.
- Serve hot with rice or chapati.
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I was born and brought up in a small university town by the south western coast of India, and have been living in various places the last 7 years. I quit my job last year and have been spending hours everyday on 'zaar since then.
I enjoy cooking for the most part, especially new recipes. Baking is a relaxing activity for me. My husband and I are beer enthusiasts, and often visit local microbreweries to sample their excellent brew. We love spending time by the water during summers.
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