What a Dhal! Recipe

Name: What a Dhal!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups green lentils or 2 cups brown lentils; 1 cinnamon stick, 3-inch; 1 bay leaf; 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled, whole; 1 inch gingerroot, sliced; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 34 lemon, juice of; ½ teaspoon salt; ⅛ teaspoon black pepper; ¼ teaspoon cayenne; 3 tablespoons ghee; 1 pinch asafetida powder; ½ teaspoon whole cumin seed

Servings: persons

2 cups green lentils or 2 cups brown lentils
1 cinnamon stick, 3-inch
1 bay leaf
3 medium garlic cloves, peeled, whole
1 inch gingerroot, sliced
1 teaspoon turmeric
34 lemon, juice of
½ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne
3 tablespoons ghee
1 pinch asafetida powder
½ teaspoon whole cumin seed

1
Wash lentils & drain.
2
Combine with 6 cups water, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, garlic cloves, ginger slices & turmeric.
3
Bring to a boil, lower heat & simmer for 40 minutes, till lentils are tender & the water has been reduced significantly.
4
Slice lemon thinly & add to the pot with salt, black pepper & cayenne.
5
Simmer for a further 5 minutes.
6
Just before serving, heat ghee till hot, add asafoetida & cumin seeds & saute till the seeds begin to color.
7
Pour over top of dhal & serve over rice.

535

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups green lentils or 2 cups brown lentils, 1 cinnamon stick, 3-inch, 1 bay leaf, 3 medium garlic cloves, peeled, whole, and more.

Yes, What a 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.

What a Dhal!

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