Our Daily Dal Recipe

Name: Our Daily Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 TBS ghee or cooking oil; 1/2 C onion, diced finely; 2 green chilis, chopped; 1 tomato, finely diced; 2 tsp garlic/lahsun paste; 1/4 tsp turmeric/haldi; 1 tsp Kashmiri mirch (or 1/2tsp paprika + 1/2tsp cayenne); 1 C masoor dal/red lentils; 1/2 C mattar dal/split yellow peas; 1/2 C moong dal/hulled green gram; 2 tsp salt

Servings: persons

2 TBS ghee or cooking oil
1/2 C onion, diced finely
2 green chilis, chopped
1 tomato, finely diced
2 tsp garlic/lahsun paste
1/4 tsp turmeric/haldi
1 tsp Kashmiri mirch (or 1/2tsp paprika + 1/2tsp cayenne)
1 C masoor dal/red lentils
1/2 C mattar dal/split yellow peas
1/2 C moong dal/hulled green gram
2 tsp salt

1
In a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat ghee or cooking oil. Fry diced onion for 3 minutes or until translucent.
2
Add tomatoes, green chilis, garlic paste, and salt while continuing to fry for 3 more minutes or until tomatoes are softened.
3
Stir in Kashmiri mirch and turmeric powder, fry for 2 minutes.
4
Add dals to frying mixture plus 8 C water. Bring to boil over high heat. Reduce to medium heat and allow to simmer uncovered for 40 to 45 minutes. Stir about every 10 minutes to make sure no dal sticks to the bottom of the pan. Add more water if necessary.
5
If dal is to desired thickness, salt to taste and your dal is ready. If you wish your dal to be thinner, add more water. If you wish your dal to be thicker continue cooking until liquid evaporates to desired consistency. The mattar dal/split yellow peas are supposed to remain a bit chewy while the masoor dal/red lentils and moong dal/hulled green gram render to a soupy texture.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 TBS ghee or cooking oil, 1/2 C onion, diced finely, 2 green chilis, chopped, 1 tomato, finely diced, and more.

Yes, Our Daily 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.

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