10
May
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We all know dhal (or lentils) – how could one not?
Anyone born in an Asian family has been brought up on dhal from the moment they become infants and the taste of dhal remains with you for the rest of your life!
Of course, there are all kinds of dhal and there are also different ways of making a dish of dhal.
So try this recipe first and get used to the pleasures of a lovely and comforting staple.
Dhal Shorba
| Ingredients | Quantity |
| Dhal Malka | 1.0 kg |
| Turmeric | 10 gm |
| Oil | 50 gm |
| Butter | 50 gm |
| Sliced onions | 400 gm |
| Plum tomatoes | 1 tin |
| Garlic paste | 50 gm |
| White pepper | 10 gm |
| Garam masala | 10 gm |
| Curry powder | 20 gm |
| Lemon juice | 2 lemons |
| Cream | 150 ml |
| Water | 3 litres |
Method
- Wash and cook dhal in water and salt until tender.
- Heat butter and oil in a pan, add onions. Sauté until light brown. Add spices. Add tomatoes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the dhal to the masala and cook for 10 minutes.
- Puree the mixture.
- Add lemon juice and cream prior to serving.
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