Amma'S Delicious Daal Recipe

Name: Amma'S Delicious Daal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentil; 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 medium onion, finely sliced; 3 tablespoons oil (any cooking oil); 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 dried whole red chilies (optional); 1 bay leaf; 1 stick cinnamon; 1 tablespoon coriander (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup red lentil
3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon salt
1 medium onion, finely sliced
3 tablespoons oil (any cooking oil)
3 garlic cloves, crushed
2 dried whole red chilies (optional)
1 bay leaf
1 stick cinnamon
1 tablespoon coriander (optional)

1
Put lentils, onion, cinnamon and bay leaf in pot with enough water to cover.
2
Bring to the boil, turn heat low and leave until the lentils have soaked up all the water.
3
Add salt, turmeric and coriander, and mash with a wooden spoon or with a potato masher.
4
Add water depending on the consistency you want, stir and bring to the boil. Allow to cook for 3 minutes and then remove from heat.
5
Using a small frying pan, heat the oil until very hot add the chillies and the garlic.
6
Remove the chillies once they have darkened and add them to the daal.
7
Take the pan off the heat once the garlic turns brown, pour the oil and the garlic into the daal.
8
Add the fresh coriander, stir and cover.
9
Serve as a soup, or part of a main course with rice/ roti/ naan bread.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red lentil, 3/4 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Amma'S Delicious Daal falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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