This is a very quick dal which is healthy and comforting. It can be eaten with pulao rice or just as it is as a soup. The lentils I’m using are the quickest cooking ones available and only take 12 minutes. Ingredients2 tbsp sunflower/rapeseed oil1 onion, roughly chopped1 tsp cumin seedshandful fresh curry leaves (if available)3 garlic cloves, chopped2 carrots, … Read More
This spice blend recipe was passed down to me by a family friend and is tried and trusted. It is the key ingredient to making authentic sambhar masala or South Indian lentils. Ingredients50g coriander seeds10 dried red chillies (mixed varieties, stalks removed)1 tbsp black mustard seeds1 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils)1 tbsp chana dal (split chickpeas)1 tbsp toor dal … Read More
Dal Makhani is a north Indian dish from the Punjab region. It’s a velvety lentil curry made with urad dal, which is whole black lentils and red kidney beans. This dish is slow cooked with tomato puree, butter, spices and cream. Best served with naan or rice. For more exciting recipes and ideas subscribe to Food with Chetna!