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Daal Mash

Dal Mash

by Nabeela Kauser
An authentic urad dal recipe made with black gram lentils, onions, tomatoes, and a load of spices. Daal is every Desi’s comfort food. Hearty, warming and delicious, this dal recipe is sure to be loved by everyone.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 6
Calories 276 kcal

Ingredients

  • 50 ml Olive Oil
  • 300 g Lentils Split Black Gram (Urad Dal)
  • 2 Onions
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1- inch Ginger
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder Haldi
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 300 ml Water
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • Coriander Dhaniya

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the black gram lentils for 30 minutes
  • As the lentils are soaking add the olive oil in the pan and heat on medium heat until hot
  • Add the finely diced onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned
  • Add the garlic paste and sauté for 1-2 minutes
  • Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for 4-5 minutes
  • Add the chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt then cook the spices for 3-4 minutes – add a few tablespoons of water to ensure that the spices do not burn and to allow the spices to release their colour
  • Add the washed black gram lentils then cook for 4-5 minutes
  • Add the water and cover with a lid then allow to cook for 10-15 minutes – you may need to add more water if required
  • Add the cumin powder and chopped coriander
  • Serve immediately with homemade chapatis and enjoy!

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Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 276kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 14gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 453mgPotassium: 661mgFibre: 17gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 510IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Cooking, Curry, Dal, Food, Lentils, Recipe, Vegan, Vegetarian
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