Crock Pot Potato And Cauliflower Dal With Spicy Sha

Name: Crock Pot Potato And Cauliflower Dal With Spicy Shallots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup yellow split peas, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed (chana dal); 2 tablespoons clarified butter or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 onions, finely chopped; 4 stalks celery, peeled and thinly sliced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon minced gingerroot; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 3 cups vegetable broth or 3 cups water; 3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 small cauliflower, cut into florets or 4 cups frozen cauliflower, thawed; spicy shallots; 2 tablespoons clarified butter or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 long french shallots, thinly sliced or 8 green onions, white part only thinly sliced; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped chili pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1 cup yellow split peas, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed (chana dal)
2 tablespoons clarified butter or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 onions, finely chopped
4 stalks celery, peeled and thinly sliced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced gingerroot
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 cups vegetable broth or 3 cups water
3 potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 small cauliflower, cut into florets or 4 cups frozen cauliflower, thawed
spicy shallots
2 tablespoons clarified butter or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 long french shallots, thinly sliced or 8 green onions, white part only thinly sliced
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped chili pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar or 2 tablespoons lemon juice

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In a skillet, heat clarified butter or oil over medium heat. Add onions and celery and cook until softened. Add garlic, ginger root, curry powder, salt, pepper and nutmeg and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add vegetable broth or water and bring to a boil.
2
Place potatoes, cauliflower and soaked peas in slow cooker stoneware.
3
Pour onion and celery and spice mixture over and stir well.
4
Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or on HIGH for 4 to 5 hours, until vegetables are tender.
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To Make Spicy Shallots; In a skillet, heat clarified butter or oil over medium high heat. Add shallots and cook, stirring, until crisp. Remove pan from heat. Stir in chilies, cilantro and balsamic vinegar or lemon juice. Transfer to a small bowl.
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Ladle potato and cauliflower Dal into individual bowls, top with Spicy Shallots and stir well. Serves 6 to 8.
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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup yellow split peas, soaked overnight, drained and rinsed (chana dal), 2 tablespoons clarified butter or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 2 onions, finely chopped, 4 stalks celery, peeled and thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Crock Pot Potato And Cauliflower Dal With Spicy Shallots 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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Crock Pot Potato And Cauliflower Dal With Spicy Shallots

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