Charishma's More of a Veggie Yellow Lentil Curry

Name: Charishma's More of a Veggie Yellow Lentil Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups channa dal, cleaned,washed,soaked in water and drained before using; 3 teaspoons turmeric powder; ½ teaspoon red chili powder; 1 medium fresh green chili, washed,ends trimmed and chopped (Indian green chilli and not Thai); 2 12-3 teaspoons salt, to taste; 4 cups water; 2 cloves garlic, peeled,washed and chopped; 1 clove garlic, peeled,washed and chopped; 1 inch fresh ginger, washed,peeled,and chopped; 1 tablespoon pure wesson canola oil; 1 medium onion, peeled,washed and chopped; 1 large onion, peeled,washed and chopped; 1 large tomatoes, washed,peeled and chopped; 2 roma tomatoes, washed,peeled and chopped; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; ½ cup dry methi leaves, crumbled between your palms (dried methi leaves available at Asian Indian stores)

Servings: persons

2 cups channa dal, cleaned,washed,soaked in water and drained before using
3 teaspoons turmeric powder
½ teaspoon red chili powder
1 medium fresh green chili, washed,ends trimmed and chopped (Indian green chilli and not Thai)
2 12-3 teaspoons salt, to taste
4 cups water
2 cloves garlic, peeled,washed and chopped
1 clove garlic, peeled,washed and chopped
1 inch fresh ginger, washed,peeled,and chopped
1 tablespoon pure wesson canola oil
1 medium onion, peeled,washed and chopped
1 large onion, peeled,washed and chopped
1 large tomatoes, washed,peeled and chopped
2 roma tomatoes, washed,peeled and chopped
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
½ cup dry methi leaves, crumbled between your palms (dried methi leaves available at Asian Indian stores)

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["Heat oil in a pressure cooker or pot on medium flame.", "Once the oil is hot, lower flame and add cumin seeds to it.", "Allow to crackle.", "Once it stops crackling, add ginger, garlic, onion and green chillies.", "Mix well and stir-fry until the raw smell of ginger and garlic is gone, and the onions are softened.", "Then, add the turmeric powder, kasoori methi and red chilli powder.", "Mix well and then fold in the chopped tomatoes.", "Stir and cook for 5-7 minutes.", "Drain the chana dal (lentils) and add it to the ginger-garlic-tomato mixture.", "Mix well and fold in salt and stir in the water.", "Close the pressure cooker with its lid.", "Allow to pressure cook upto 3 whistles.", "Turn off the source of heat{gas stove/electric skillet}.", "Let the pressure cooker sit on the same skillet or stove on which it was cooking the lentil curry for 25 minutes.", "Remove from the skillet and wait for the pressure to be gone.", "Open and serve over my""Dad's Half-way Sindhi and half-way yellow rice recipe""{posted separately} alongwith plain yogurt on the side.", "Enjoy!"]

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups channa dal, cleaned,washed,soaked in water and drained before using, 3 teaspoons turmeric powder, ½ teaspoon red chili powder, 1 medium fresh green chili, washed,ends trimmed and chopped (Indian green chilli and not Thai), and more.

Yes, Charishma's More of a Veggie Yellow Lentil Curry falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Charishma's More of a Veggie Yellow Lentil Curry

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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