Batch Cooking Indian Daal — Easy & Authentic

Daal is a staple in Indian cuisine, perfect for batch cooking. This nutritious lentil dish is easy to prepare and can be enjoyed with rice or bread.

🥗 Nutrition (per serving)

🥦 Ingredients

Main ingredients

• 1 cup split red lentils (masoor dal)
• 4 cups water
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 2 green chilies, slit
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tbsp oil
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander for garnish

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Step 1: Rinse the lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
2. 2Step 2: In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat and add cumin seeds.
3. 3Step 3: Once they splutter, add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. 4Step 4: Add chopped tomatoes, green chilies, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes soften.
5. 5Step 5: Add rinsed lentils and water. Stir well and bring to a boil.
6. 6Step 6: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 20 minutes until lentils are cooked through.
7. 7Step 7: Garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

💡 Chef's Tips

• Tip 1: Soak lentils for 30 minutes for faster cooking.
• Tip 2: Adjust the consistency by adding more water if needed.
• Tip 3: Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra flavor.

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