Dhansak Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Dhansak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup mung beans (pre soaked); ½ cup kidney bean (pre soaked); ½ cup lentils; 1 large onion (chopped); 1 cup celery (chopped); 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated); 4 garlic cloves (crushed); 1 cup carrot (chopped); 2 -3 large tomatoes (chopped); 1 cup turnip (cubed); 1 cup zucchini (chopped); 2 -3 green chilies (chopped); 2 teaspoons turmeric; ½ teaspoon cumin; 2 teaspoons salt; pepper; 3 teaspoons garam masala; 1 cup cilantro (chopped); steamed rice or quinoa, cooked

Servings: persons

½ cup mung beans (pre soaked)
½ cup kidney bean (pre soaked)
½ cup lentils
1 large onion (chopped)
1 cup celery (chopped)
2 tablespoons fresh ginger (grated)
4 garlic cloves (crushed)
1 cup carrot (chopped)
2 -3 large tomatoes (chopped)
1 cup turnip (cubed)
1 cup zucchini (chopped)
2 -3 green chilies (chopped)
2 teaspoons turmeric
½ teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoons salt
pepper
3 teaspoons garam masala
1 cup cilantro (chopped)
steamed rice or quinoa, cooked

1
In a pot simmer the beans in 2-3 cups of water for 20-30 min or until beans are tender.
2
It doesn't matter if they end up really liquidy since you need to add water later on anyways.
3
In a separate pan lightly cook the onion, garlic and ginger.
4
Once the beans are cooked, mash them to form a type of paste, although lumps don't really matter.
5
Add all the veggies (including cooked onion mixture), turmeric, cumin, salt and pepper to the pot with the beans and extra water for simmering.
6
Simmer the mixture for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, adding water as needed to keep it the consistency of a really thick soup.
7
At the end of the cooking, add the pepper, garam masala and chopped cilantro.
8
Serve over a bed of rice with some heated naan bread.

308

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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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup mung beans (pre soaked), ½ cup kidney bean (pre soaked), ½ cup lentils, 1 large onion (chopped), and more.

Yes, Dhansak falls under the Vegetarian 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!

Dhansak

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