Dal Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter; 1 1/2 cups diced onions; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 jalapeno peppers, cored, seeded and minced; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted and crushed; 2 cups orange lentils; 2 tablespoons finely minced ginger; 2 tablespoons Garam Masala, recipe follows; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 bay leaf; 3/4 cup diced tomatoes; 1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar; 8 cups chicken stock; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1/2 tablespoon whole cloves; 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds; 3 tablespoons cumin seeds; 3 tablespoons coriander seeds; 4 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks; 1/4 cup dried red chiles; 1/2 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg

Servings: persons

1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter
1 1/2 cups diced onions
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 jalapeno peppers, cored, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon cumin seeds, toasted and crushed
2 cups orange lentils
2 tablespoons finely minced ginger
2 tablespoons Garam Masala, recipe follows
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
1 bay leaf
3/4 cup diced tomatoes
1/2 tablespoon rice vinegar
8 cups chicken stock
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1/2 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon cardamom seeds
3 tablespoons cumin seeds
3 tablespoons coriander seeds
4 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks
1/4 cup dried red chiles
1/2 tablespoon freshly grated nutmeg

1
In a large pot, heat the ghee and stir-fry the onions just until wilted, do not brown.
2
Add the garlic, jalapeno, cumin, lentils, ginger, Garam Masala, salt, pepper, sugar and bay leaf.
3
Saute for 1 to 2 minutes, until the herbs and spices bloom (aromatic).
4
Add the tomatoes and deglaze with the vinegar.
5
Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil and then lower to a simmer and cook until lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.
6
Taste and adjust seasoning with cumin, salt, pepper and sugar.
7
In a large saute pan, combine the black peppercorns, cloves, cardamom seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon sticks, and dried red chiles.
8
Over medium heat, cook just until slightly toasted, stirring constantly.
9
Turn off heat and stir in the grated nutmeg.
10
Transfer to a food processor and grind to a fine powder.
11
Pass through a fine strainer.
12
Allow to cool to room temperature.
13
Store in an airtight jar.
14
Use as needed.

1402

kcal

Calories

Fat

128

Carbs

167

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup ghee or clarified butter, 1 1/2 cups diced onions, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, 2 jalapeno peppers, cored, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Dal falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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