Indian Spiced Thick Yellow Dal
Ingredients
- Yellow lentils: 2/3rd C soaked in kettle boiled water for 30 mins and drained
- Red lentils: 1/3rd C
- Onion: 1 sliced
- Ginger: 1 T grated
- Passatta: 1 C
- Water: 1C
- Olive oil: 1T
- Salt: 2 t
- Spices
- Bay leaves: 2
- Cumin seeds: 2 t
- Asafoetida: 1/2 t
- Turmeric: 1 t
- Garam Masala: 1 t
- Kitchen King Masala: 2 t
Preparation
Heat olive oil in a pan and when hot add bay leaves, asafoetida, turmeric and cumin seeds
Next add ginger, onions and salt. Cook till onions go translucent
Add passata to the pan along with the remaining spices and cook stirring for 5-7 minutes
Add the lentils and water. Cover pan with a lid and let the mixture cook on a low heat for 20-25 minutes till dal is soft and much
Check every 10 minutes and stir in water (1/2 cup at a time) if required
