Indian daal

Indian Daal recipe

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Indian daal is a traditional and flavorful lentil dish that hails from India. It is a staple in Indian cuisine, known for its rich and aromatic flavors. This recipe combines various lentils with a blend of spices, creating a hearty and nutritious meal. The daal is typically served with rice or bread, making it a satisfying and wholesome option for vegetarians and vegans.

Keywords: Indian cuisine, lentil dish, flavorful, spices, vegetarian.

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Ingredients

1. Gram lentils(channay ki daal) – 2 cups
2. Tamarind pulp (imli ka gooda) – 4 tbsp
3. Lemon juice – 4 tbsp
4. Jaggery (gurh) – 1 tbsp
5. Bay leaves (curry patta) – 10
6. Mustard seeds (rai dana) – 1 tsp
7. Red chillies – 6
8. Garlic – 2 cloves
9. Turmeric powder (haldi) – 1 tsp
10. Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
11. White cumin seeds (sufaid zeera) – 1 tsp
12. Salt – 1 tsp
13. Asofoetida (heeng) – 1 pinch
14. Oil – 4 tbsp

Instructions

1. Boil lentils
2. Add turmeric, salt, jaggery, red chilli powder and bay leaves
3. Cook for ½ an hour
4. Add tamarind pulp and Asofoetida and stir well
5. Heat oil in a frying pan and add garlic, red chillies, cumin seeds and mustard seeds
6. When it gives aroma, pour over lentils and sprinkle lemon juice