Empress Dal Recipe

Name: Empress Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons canola oil; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 3 whole dried red chilies; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 small garlic cloves, minced or 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida powder; 1 cup dried lentils, picked over, washed and drained; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste); 1 tablespoon amchur (dried mango powder) or 1 lemon, juice of; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons canola oil
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
3 whole dried red chilies
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 small garlic cloves, minced or 1/8 teaspoon asafoetida powder
1 cup dried lentils, picked over, washed and drained
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
1 tablespoon amchur (dried mango powder) or 1 lemon, juice of
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)

1
Combine the oil, cumin, red chiles and turmeric in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes.
3
Add the garlic or asafetida, lentils, cayenne, and mango powder, if using, (if using lemon juice instead, stir in at the end), and cook, stirring, 1 minute.
4
Add the water and salt, bring to a boil and skim well.
5
Reduce the heat and simmer, covered , until the lentils are soft, 20 to 30 minutes.
6
Add more water during cooking if necessary. Taste for salt and add more if you need to.
7
Ladle about 1/2 cup of the lentils into a small bowl and mash them with a spoon.
8
Return the mashed lentils to the pot and give the dal a stir. Then continue cooking at a simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes to thicken.
9
If you like a thicker dal, use a whisk to break up the lentils into a puree. If you like a thinner dal, add more water. Stir in the lemon juice, if using. Serve hot.

190

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Protein

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons canola oil, 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, 3 whole dried red chilies, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Empress Dal 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.

Empress Dal

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