I'm making Dhal for tea

Roberta · 10-10-2007, 18:01

As with all of my recipes I don't go by measures I go by sight and taste.

Lentils (I use about 3/4 bag of lentils)
1 Tin plum tomatoes
Onions (approx 2 large ones)
Garlic (approx 4 cloves)
Potatoes (approx 2 large or equiv)
Veg ghee (marg will do)
Turmeric
Cumin
Chilli powder
Salt to taste

1. Peel and chop potatoes into small pieces (about 2cm cubes) and put in pan with lentils. Add tomatoes and give them a quick chop (or buy chopped ones!)

2. Add about 1tsp of Turmeric, 1tsp of Cumin, a quarter tsp of Chilli and about 1tsp of salt. Add boiling water to cover and pop on stove to simmer. You may need to top up water as lentils soak it up so check regularly and stir to avoid it sticking and burning.

3. Chop onion in long thin strips or rings, crush garlic and fry both in a pan with the ghee on a low heat til golden and caramelised. The amount of ghee/marg you use all depends on how healthy you want to be!

4. Once potatoes are soft lentils should be cooked and have soaked up all the liquid. Add the onion/garlic mix to the pan and stir in. Taste and add more spices and salt if needed.

Serve in big bowls with an Indian bread or on a bed of boiled rice.

Comfort fooooooooooooooooooood!

Will · 10-10-2007, 18:12

OOoooohhh wait till I tell my bud bud about this! She will be impressed!

I looooooove Dhal! That sounds super yummy! I can't give you any recommendations as I'm not an expert on it!

All I will say is, enjoy!

Roberta · 10-10-2007, 18:37

Cheers! Red wine with it too!

iicatsii · 10-10-2007, 20:22

Don't let her fool you, she had Super Noodles for one.

lostkat · 10-10-2007, 21:36

Oooh that's similar to how I do my Dhal, only without potatoes... and I use a bit of grated fresh ginger and some veg boulion too. Mine all goes in the same pan as well, after soaking the lentils in water for 25 mins. It really is a lovely dish. Do you know if it reheats OK? Might make myself a batch to take to work, because it's very filling

Will have to try it with extra added potatoes too

lostkat · 10-10-2007, 21:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by iicatsii

Don't let her fool you, she had Super Noodles for one.

Don't be so silly. Hippies don't eat Super Noodles

I bet she had her Dhal with a big, fat, juicy steak!

Will · 11-10-2007, 07:43

I'll see if I can get Piali to pass on one of the many Dhal recipies she has...

iicatsii · 11-10-2007, 07:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by lostkat

Don't be so silly. Hippies don't eat Super Noodles

Hippies = Students x 3.14

Students are fueled by Super Noodles and self righteousness.

Roberta · 11-10-2007, 08:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by iicatsii

Don't let her fool you, she had Super Noodles for one.

At least I don't cry into mine fanboi!

Kate - it reheats fine. It also freezes ok for lunches - and you get to stink the canteen out at work - score!

Dymetrie · 11-10-2007, 08:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by iicatsii

Hippies = Students x 3.14

Mmmmmmmm

Piiiiii

*drools*

10-10-2007, 18:01	#1
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	I'm making Dhal for tea As with all of my recipes I don't go by measures I go by sight and taste. Lentils (I use about 3/4 bag of lentils) 1 Tin plum tomatoes Onions (approx 2 large ones) Garlic (approx 4 cloves) Potatoes (approx 2 large or equiv) Veg ghee (marg will do) Turmeric Cumin Chilli powder Salt to taste 1. Peel and chop potatoes into small pieces (about 2cm cubes) and put in pan with lentils. Add tomatoes and give them a quick chop (or buy chopped ones!) 2. Add about 1tsp of Turmeric, 1tsp of Cumin, a quarter tsp of Chilli and about 1tsp of salt. Add boiling water to cover and pop on stove to simmer. You may need to top up water as lentils soak it up so check regularly and stir to avoid it sticking and burning. 3. Chop onion in long thin strips or rings, crush garlic and fry both in a pan with the ghee on a low heat til golden and caramelised. The amount of ghee/marg you use all depends on how healthy you want to be! 4. Once potatoes are soft lentils should be cooked and have soaked up all the liquid. Add the onion/garlic mix to the pan and stir in. Taste and add more spices and salt if needed. Serve in big bowls with an Indian bread or on a bed of boiled rice. Comfort fooooooooooooooooooood! __________________ I fell out of favour with Heaven somewhere, and I'm here for the hell of it now...

10-10-2007, 18:12	#2
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	OOoooohhh wait till I tell my bud bud about this! She will be impressed! I looooooove Dhal! That sounds super yummy! I can't give you any recommendations as I'm not an expert on it! All I will say is, enjoy! __________________ *No No!*

10-10-2007, 18:37	#3
Roberta Pole Model Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,986	Cheers! Red wine with it too! __________________ I fell out of favour with Heaven somewhere, and I'm here for the hell of it now...

10-10-2007, 20:22	#4
iicatsii Columbian Coffee Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 55	Don't let her fool you, she had Super Noodles for one. __________________ internet hat machine

10-10-2007, 21:36	#5
lostkat Good Cat Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 5,550	Oooh that's similar to how I do my Dhal, only without potatoes... and I use a bit of grated fresh ginger and some veg boulion too. Mine all goes in the same pan as well, after soaking the lentils in water for 25 mins. It really is a lovely dish. Do you know if it reheats OK? Might make myself a batch to take to work, because it's very filling Will have to try it with extra added potatoes too __________________ Oooooh Cecil, what have you done?

11-10-2007, 07:43	#7
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	I'll see if I can get Piali to pass on one of the many Dhal recipies she has... __________________ *No No!*