Dhal Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Dhal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 ounces lentils, green; 2 teaspoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil; 1 large onions onion fine , finely chopped; 2 each green chili peppers freshly minced; 1 each cinnamon sticks broken up; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon salt to taste; 1 teaspoon cumin ground; 2 each tomatoes ripe, skinned and chopped, or canned; 20 ounces water warm water (brit pint); 2 cloves garlic peeled and minced, chopped

Servings: persons

6 ounces lentils, green
2 teaspoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
1 large onions onion fine , finely chopped
2 each green chili peppers freshly minced
1 each cinnamon sticks broken up
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 teaspoon salt to taste
1 teaspoon cumin ground
2 each tomatoes ripe, skinned and chopped, or canned
20 ounces water warm water (brit pint)
2 cloves garlic peeled and minced, chopped

1
Wash and soak the lentils for 2 hours and drain well.
2
Melt ghee over medium heat in a non-stick pan and fry the onions, green chilli and cinnamon until onions are slightly browned, about 6 to 8 minutes.
3
Add the turmeric and garam masala, stir and mix well.
4
Add the lentils, cayenne pepper and salt, stir and fry for 8 to 10 minutes over a low heat.
5
Add the cumin, tomato, stir and cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
6
Add the water and garlic, bring to the boil, cover and simmer for about 50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7
Remove pan from heat.
8
Serve with rice, parathas/rotis.
9
Kebabs, tandoori chicken accompany well.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 ounces lentils, green, 2 teaspoons ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil, 1 large onions onion fine , finely chopped, 2 each green chili peppers freshly minced, and more.

Yes, Dhal 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.

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