Dal

DAL

Serves 4 - 1 HR (OR MORE) SOAKING REQUIRED

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup chana dal (Split chickpeas), soaked overnight
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper powder or freshly ground

Tadka:

• 2 tbsp grapeseed oil (or your favorite oil)
• 1 tsp black mustard seeds
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 red onion, sliced
• 1 green pepper deseeded chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp dried red chili flakes
• 1 tomato, sliced
• 1 tbsp ginger, grated

METHOD:

1. Rinse soaked dal. Cover rinsed dal with water, plus 1 inch, in a deep saucepan.
2. Add turmeric, salt and pepper, and cook, covered, over medium heat for about 15 min and stir
3. Tadka: Heat grapeseed oil in a deep saucepan. When oil shimmers, add mustard, fennel and cumin seeds.
4. Add onion and green chili  and saute until light brown.
5. Add garlic, red chili flakes and tomato. cook for 2 min.
6. Add cooked dal and grated ginger to the tadka. 
7. Adjust consistency by adding water if desired, and by pureeing a portion of the dal with a hand blender and returning to the pot.
8. Serve