BASIC TOOVAR DAL OR ARHAR DAL

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Entered for ZWT. From Madhur Jaffrey's "World Vegetarian". After the pigeon paste has been prepared using Recipe #483388 #483388, the hulled and split pigeon peas are always cooked with a little turmeric. Salt is added at the very end. Again, this recipe is a launching pad for the Indian stew of the day. Once cooked, lightly boiled or sauteed vegetables may be added. For Indian dishes, a final tarka is also added unless feeding the sick, the elderly or young children.

Provided by KateL

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup toor dal (Pigeon Pea Paste (Aka Arhar Dal or Toovar Dal) #483388)
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 -1 1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Pick over the hulled and split pigeon peas from Recipe #483388 #483388. Wash in several changes of water, and drain.
  • Put the split peas and 4 cups of water in a heavy-bottomed pan and bring to a boil. Watch carefully to prevent the contents of the pot from boiling over. Skim off the froth that rises to the top.
  • Add the turmeric and stir once. Cover partially, turn the heat down to low, and cook very gently for 1 hour, or until the beans are tender. (Older beans may take up to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Add the salt and stir to mix.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.9, Fat 0.5, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 584.3, Carbohydrate 28.9, Fiber 14.7, Sugar 1, Protein 12.4

Landon Cryer
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I will definitely be making this dal again. It was a hit with my family.


Hazard 10
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This is one of my favorite dal recipes. It's so flavorful and comforting.


Pranav Panjiyar
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I'm not a huge fan of lentils, but this dal is really good. The spices really elevate the flavor.


Emmanuel Ochieng
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This dal is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's healthy and satisfying.


Raju Pariyar
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's just a few basic ingredients, but they come together to create a really flavorful dish.


Shloop
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This is my go-to dal recipe. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Krzysiek
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I made this dal for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone raved about how delicious it was.


Natalia Kuliktana
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This dal is so comforting and flavorful. I love the addition of the hing and cumin seeds. It really takes the dish to the next level.


Dj Online
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I've been making this dal for years and it never disappoints. It's simple, flavorful, and always a hit with my guests.


Ahmad Sharjeel
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This toovar dal recipe is a lifesaver! I'm a beginner in the kitchen and it turned out delicious. My family loved it.