Dahl for Canai Recipe

Name: Dahl for Canai
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 300 g roasting chickens, cut into small pieces; 175 g dal, washed and soaked; 3 green chilies; 6 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 4 cups water; 2 dried chilies, pounded; 1 12 cm piece gingerroot, finely diced; 1 large onion, finely diced; 2 curry leaves; ½ teaspoon mustard seeds; 3 tomatoes, quartered; 2 potatoes, quartered; 1 ½ cups coconut milk; 1 cup tamarind juice; ½ cup coconut cream; salt; 1 pinch asafetida powder (optional)

Servings: persons

300 g roasting chickens, cut into small pieces
175 g dal, washed and soaked
3 green chilies
6 garlic cloves, chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups water
2 dried chilies, pounded
1 12 cm piece gingerroot, finely diced
1 large onion, finely diced
2 curry leaves
½ teaspoon mustard seeds
3 tomatoes, quartered
2 potatoes, quartered
1 ½ cups coconut milk
1 cup tamarind juice
½ cup coconut cream
salt
1 pinch asafetida powder (optional)

1
Boil dhall with (A) till soft and cooked.
2
Heat a deep saucepan with oil.
3
Saute chicken pieces until they are brown.
4
Remove from saucepan.
5
Saute (B).
6
add more if necessary, until fragrant.
7
Add in potatoes and the sauted chicken, mix in one cup coconut milk and bring to a boil.
8
Add in the cooked dhall and the rest of the coconut milk and tamarind juice.
9
Simmer till potatoes and chicken are soft.
10
Add the tomatoes and the coconut cream.
11
Bring to a boil and cook till gravy is thick.
12
Add salt and a pinch of Asafoetida powder(if using) for better fragrance and taste.

592

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 300 g roasting chickens, cut into small pieces, 175 g dal, washed and soaked, 3 green chilies, 6 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Dahl for Canai 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dahl for Canai

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Variations & substitutions

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