Curried Dal With Basmati-Raisin Pilaf Recipe

Name: Curried Dal With Basmati-Raisin Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Pilaf:; 3 cups water; 1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice; 1/3 cup golden raisins; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks; 2 cardamom pods; 1 bay leaf; Dal:; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onion; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 teaspoon curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups water; 1 1/2 cups dried small red lentils; 1 cup chopped plum tomato; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 serrano chile, minced; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

Pilaf:
3 cups water
1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice
1/3 cup golden raisins
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
2 cardamom pods
1 bay leaf
Dal:
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 teaspoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
3 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups water
1 1/2 cups dried small red lentils
1 cup chopped plum tomato
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 serrano chile, minced
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1
To prepare pilaf, combine the first 8 ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a boil; stir once. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes or until water is absorbed and rice is tender. Discard cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaf.
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To prepare dal, heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; saute for 5 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir in ginger, curry powder, cumin, and garlic; cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly. Add 4 cups water and next 4 ingredients (through serrano); bring to boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in cilantro. Serve over pilaf.

657

kcal

Calories

Fat

147

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 22 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Pilaf:, 3 cups water, 1 1/2 cups uncooked basmati rice, 1/3 cup golden raisins, and more.

Yes, Curried Dal With Basmati-Raisin Pilaf falls under the General 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.

Curried Dal With Basmati-Raisin Pilaf

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