Lentil dahl - recipe pleeease!

sarah5 · 6 July 2008

Someone very kindly gave me details of how to make lentil dahl (Lindam?) BUT with no measurements. So I don't completely mess it up would someone be able to give me a recipe with ingredients g/oz?

Thanks x

Lindam · 6 July 2008

Hi Sarah

I made the Lentil Dahl today so maybe I can give you some better directions:

I mug red split lentils - to 3 mugs water with a pinch or two of salt and a half teaspoon of turmeric - cook until soft (most of teh water shoudl be absorbed, if it looks like its too runny drain some out - or too dry add some more water) leave to one side.

Slice an onion fry until soft and add one fat green chillie, a clove of garlic and grate a chunk (about a thumb size) piece of ginger as you add x 2 tins of chopped tomotoes plus a half can of water. Now warm though adding a teaspoon of medium curry powder and a teaspoon of garam masala - taste the sauce, add more curry powder, garlic if you want more - when happy with the taste add teh lentils and mix thoroughly. This will make loads! I had a bowl for lunch today, then more for tea and I have leftovers for lunch tomorrow.

sonban · 7 July 2008

Lindam said:
Hi Sarah

I made the Lentil Dahl today so maybe I can give you some better directions:

I mug red split lentils - to 3 mugs water with a pinch or two of salt and a half teaspoon of turmeric - cook until soft (most of teh water shoudl be absorbed, if it looks like its too runny drain some out - or too dry add some more water) leave to one side.

Slice an onion fry until soft and add one fat green chillie, a clove of garlic and grate a chunk (about a thumb size) piece of ginger as you add x 2 tins of chopped tomotoes plus a half can of water. Now warm though adding a teaspoon of medium curry powder and a teaspoon of garam masala - taste the sauce, add more curry powder, garlic if you want more - when happy with the taste add teh lentils and mix thoroughly. This will make loads! I had a bowl for lunch today, then more for tea and I have leftovers for lunch tomorrow.

Ohh sounds lovely think i will make some later xx

Lindam · 7 July 2008

the test will be when one of my lovely work colleagues who is asian tries it out at luchtime and she compares it to her mums!!

sarah5 · 7 July 2008

oh yummy yum yum THANKS Lindam for that! feel much more confident making it now, thank you! x

Lindam · 7 July 2008

and the official verdict by one who should know about these things? 'it tastes soooo gooood!' exact wording on email sent to me!

sarah5 · 7 July 2008

oh well done Lin! Brilliant! Can't wait to try it

Lindam · 7 July 2008

let me know how you get on - you can use the basic tomatoe base - and add chick peas instead (mash a few up so the sauce goes thicker). Or if on a red day put in chicken or prawns.... or totally free just use up some leftover veggies

sarah5 · 12 July 2008

I've just written down all the ingredients for my food shop today, finally getting round to making it!

I *think* this looks free on a green day, am I right? I'll have it with some brown rice - mmmmm am salivating haha!

Thanks xx

StaceyUK · 12 July 2008

Who posted a recipe for lentil dahl using the Asda tinned lentil dahl with added bits to it?

mod-karen79 · 12 July 2008

don't know if it was me, but i have previously suggested getting a tin if lentil dahl and adding a bit of water to it to thin the sauce out a little, then add some quorn pieces and perhaps some spinach.

i had a tin of chickpea dahl last night with some noodles - it goes really well together...and i'm not really a fan of rice.

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