Mom’S Daal Recipe

Name: Mom’S Daal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cups Red Split Lentil; 1/2 cups Yellow Split Peas; 1/2 cups Green Split Peas; 4-1/2 cups Water; 1/2 Tablespoons Turmeric Powder; 3 teaspoons Salt; 3 Tablespoons Cooking Oil, Divided; 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds; 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds; 5 whole Dried Red Chilies; 1 whole Onion, Finely Diced; 3 whole Garlic, Thinly Sliced; Freshly Chopped Cilantro Or Parsley, For Garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 cups Red Split Lentil
1/2 cups Yellow Split Peas
1/2 cups Green Split Peas
4-1/2 cups Water
1/2 Tablespoons Turmeric Powder
3 teaspoons Salt
3 Tablespoons Cooking Oil, Divided
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
1 teaspoon Coriander Seeds
1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seeds
5 whole Dried Red Chilies
1 whole Onion, Finely Diced
3 whole Garlic, Thinly Sliced
Freshly Chopped Cilantro Or Parsley, For Garnish

1
Note: This recipe can made with any of the lentil varieties. Cooking time should be adjusted accordingly.
2
Rinse all the lentils until water runs clear. (Soaking lentils for a few hours prior to cooking reduces the cooking time.)
3
Place lentils in a large pot with the water, turmeric, salt and 1 tablespoon of oil. The water to lentil ratio should be around 3:1. Bring to a boil and simmer about 40 minutes, until daal has a consistency of porridge. Set it aside. (The consistency is based on personal preference. I prefer a thicker daal to serve with rice.)
4
In a separate skillet over low heat, toast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, fenugreek seeds and dried red chilies. Set the spice mix aside.
5
In the same skillet, heat remaining oil and saute onions and garlic until they brown. Add the spice mix and cook for a minute or so. Carefully pour the onion, garlic and spice mix over the cooked daal. Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro or parsley.

280

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Carbs

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cups Red Split Lentil, 1/2 cups Yellow Split Peas, 1/2 cups Green Split Peas, 4-1/2 cups Water, and more.

Yes, Mom’S Daal 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.

Mom’S Daal

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