dal

leah | 03.31.2020

this is a modified version of my mom's actual dal recipe. hers uses onions in the tadka which walker can't eat, so i use garlic instead. this is a pretty bare bones recipe and i don't know that other people will like it unless they're already familiar with dal. it's also vegan? if that's a thing people care about?

honestly if you're white, you'd probably be better served by following someone else's dal recipe. this does not have the ~flavors you're expecting from desi food.

ingredients:

• rice
• 1 cup red lentils
• 1/4 tsp turmeric
• 1 serrano pepper, split lengthwise
• 1-2 tomatoes, diced
• 4 tbsp oil
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced

method:

• start cooking the rice.
• rinse the lentils, then add to a pot with the turmeric, serrano, and enough water to cover by a couple inches. bring to a simmer.
• when the lentils become soft and start falling apart, whisk or blend to desired consistency, adding more water as necessary. salt to taste.
• add diced tomatoes and continue simmering until the tomatoes are mushy.
• heat oil in a small pan and add garlic. cook garlic until it starts to brown.
• pour garlic and oil into the lentil pot and stir to combine.
• serve.