My Dhal Recipe – Eats Now

Name: My Dhal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups moong dhal, soaked overnight in cold water; 1 tablespoon turmeric; 4 to 6 cups water; 1/3 cup oil or ghee; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds; 1 onion, peeled and minced; 4 garlic cloves, peeled, and crushed; Salt; Freshly ground pepper; 2 large tomatoes, peeled and minced; 1 small carrot, peeled and grated; 1 1/2 cups coconut milk; Coarsely chopped cilantro, to finish (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups moong dhal, soaked overnight in cold water
1 tablespoon turmeric
4 to 6 cups water
1/3 cup oil or ghee
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
1 onion, peeled and minced
4 garlic cloves, peeled, and crushed
Salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 large tomatoes, peeled and minced
1 small carrot, peeled and grated
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
Coarsely chopped cilantro, to finish (optional)

1
Drain the soaked moong dhal, place in a cooking pot or heavy-bottomed pan, add the turmeric, and pour on the 4 cups water; do not add salt.
2
Bring to a boil and cook for about an hour until tender, adding more water as necessary (see above headnote).
3
In a separate pan, heat the oil until hot.
4
Add the cumin and mustard seeds and briefly fry until popping.
5
Tip in the onion and garlic and fry until a rich golden color.
6
Add to the dhal and stir in.
7
Season with salt and pepper to taste and then add the tomatoes, carrot, and coconut milk.
8
Simmer all together very gently for about 20 minutes, until the carrot is thoroughly cooked through.
9
Serve in warmed bowls, with some chopped cilantro sprinkled on top, if you like.

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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 1/2 cups moong dhal, soaked overnight in cold water, 1 tablespoon turmeric, 4 to 6 cups water, 1/3 cup oil or ghee, and more.

Yes, My Dhal 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.

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