Lentil Dal Recipe - Food.com (2024)

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1. Does this freeze well?

   conniem777

Reviews

1. This recipe makes the best Dal I've had at home ever... and it's so authentic! It reminds me of the Dal I used to have at my best friend's place during my school days. The only possible change I'd make is to increase the amount of red peppers for a little more 'heat'. Also, you can omit the rice, and drink this as a wonderful lentil soup. It's great for when you have a really bad cold, and need something to warm you up. Thanks for sharing this one... I'm sooo gonna make it over and over!

   Anu_N

2. LOVED THIS RECIPE! The first time I made this, I thought it was a little bland. Last night, I made it again but used beef stock instead of water and added 1 tsp of garam masala. It ended up better than I'd get at a restaurant!

   emmieawards

3. I made this as written except for using ground cumin and some extra cilantro (can't help myself), and this was really excellent. It's so healthy, too! I know I'm really slow cutting up veggies, but the prep time definitely took me more than 5 minutes, but it was still more than worth it for the final results. So flavorful and hearty and one that I will make again! Thank you for sharing this great recipe.

   Maggie

4. Garam Masala was essential. It was lacking something without it, I also used fresh jalepenos. I served coriander chutney available on the side as well and I made home made naan to go with it. I also used yellow split peas instead of lentils a little less lime juice and after everything was suatee'd I threw it in the crock pot.

   Leisah

5. Terrific recipe! I followed other peoples suggestions and used broth instead of water and added a teaspoon of garam Marsala. Excellent! I made it for a dinner party and had to share the recipe with everyone. This digs was. A hit!

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   Hillery M.

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Tweaks

1. This was my first time making Dhal, although it's one of my favorite Indian dishes. This recipe is easy to follow with simple ingredients which are easy to find at most grocery stores. I made one change: I used vegetable broth instead of water and I think it helped add to the flavor of the dish. Warning: this dish is mild, as it's supposed to be. It's great served with a spicy main (I served it with a very hot chicken tikka masala and some rice). Over-all good but I think I will add more cauliflower next time.

   carekick

2. LOVED THIS RECIPE! The first time I made this, I thought it was a little bland. Last night, I made it again but used beef stock instead of water and added 1 tsp of garam masala. It ended up better than I'd get at a restaurant!

   emmieawards

3. I used red lentil and no cauliflower

   Sophia Mayas Mom

4. Terrific recipe! I followed other peoples suggestions and used broth instead of water and added a teaspoon of garam Marsala. Excellent! I made it for a dinner party and had to share the recipe with everyone. This digs was. A hit!

   Hillery M.

5. Garam Masala was essential. It was lacking something without it, I also used fresh jalepenos. I served coriander chutney available on the side as well and I made home made naan to go with it. I also used yellow split peas instead of lentils a little less lime juice and after everything was suatee'd I threw it in the crock pot.

   Leisah

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