Dal Biryani Recipe

Name: Dal Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups water, divided; 1 cup brown lentils, uncooked; 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked; 1/4 cup Miracle Whip Original Spread Family Dollar $3.50 thru 02/07; 1 tsp. garam masala; 1 tsp. ground cumin; 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. dried fenugreek leaves; 1/2 tsp. red chili powder or cayenne pepper; 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric; 2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09; 1 Tbsp. oil; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 Tbsp. minced gingerroot; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 tsp. cumin seed

Servings: persons

5 cups water, divided
1 cup brown lentils, uncooked
1 cup basmati rice, uncooked
1/4 cup Miracle Whip Original Spread Family Dollar $3.50 thru 02/07
1 tsp. garam masala
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. dried fenugreek leaves
1/2 tsp. red chili powder or cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
2 plum tomatoes, finely chopped King Sooper's 1 lb For $0.99 thru 02/09
1 Tbsp. oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. minced gingerroot
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp. cumin seed

1
Bring 4 cups water to boil in large saucepan.
2
Meanwhile, combine lentils and rice in medium bowl.
3
Add enough cold water to cover.
4
Let stand 10 min.
5
; drain.
6
Add lentil mixture to boiling water; return to boil.
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Simmer on medium heat 10 to 12 min.
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or just until lentils and rice are tender; drain.
9
Mix Miracle Whip, seasonings and remaining water.
10
Stir in tomatoes; set aside.
11
Heat oil in large skillet on medium-high heat.
12
Add next 4 ingredients; cook and stir 4 min.
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or until onions are crisp-tender.
14
Stir in Miracle Whipmixture and lentil mixture; cover.
15
Simmer on medium-low heat 30 min.
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or until liquid is absorbed.
17
Remove from heat.
18
Let stand 10 min.
19
Fluff with fork.

289

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* 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups water, divided, 1 cup brown lentils, uncooked, 1 cup basmati rice, uncooked, 1/4 cup Miracle Whip Original Spread Family Dollar $3.50 thru 02/07, and more.

Yes, Dal Biryani 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.

Dal Biryani

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