Simple Daal Recipe

Name: Simple Daal Recipe
Ingredients: 1 teacup of lentils (wash and drain); 1/4 tsp turmeric; to taste Salt; 1 small onion sliced; 1 knob of butter; 10 15 leaves of chopped fresh coriander; 2 pts of water

7 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 teacup of lentils (wash and drain)
1/4 tsp turmeric
to taste Salt
1 small onion sliced
1 knob of butter
10 15 leaves of chopped fresh coriander
2 pts of water

Directions

1

Wash the lentils and soak them for 30 minutes.
2

Bring them to a boil in a saucepan.
3

Add turmeric.
4

Reduce and allow to simmer
5

Stir occasionally, until the lentils are completely mashed ideally 1 1/2 hrs 2 hrs.
6

Add water during cooking to maintain soup consistency.
7

While the Daal is cooking, fry the onion in the butter,
8

until the onions are golden.
9

Add these to the Daal just before serving.
10

If you like a little extra zing add 1/4 tsp of Garam Masala just before serving, and garnish with the fresh chopped coriander.
11

Serve with fresh naan and natural yoghurt.