Dhal Dahl daal, whatever you call it

[rascal]

I'm looking for a tried and true recipe for something like a channa dhal especially the spice mix that goes in at the end. We used to have an Indian joint here that made the best ever. It never opened up again after the earthquakes here.
I've tried a few from the net but nothing I like.
SatNavSaysStraightOn or morning glory i know you like this sort of food, help please??

Russ

 

[Morning Glory]

One recipe for soup here. Add less liquid for non-soup! It has miso & Marmite in it. You could omit the miso and use Vegemite instead of Marmite.

Recipe - Tarka Dahl Soup

 

[rascal]

I was looking for the thick daal boiled and a topping at the end stirred in. What's in the addition please?.

Russ

 

[karadekoolaid]

Here you go. I've cooked this loads of times, so it probably changes slightly every time I do it, but here's the basic recipe I adapted from Mrs Shukla. If you decide to add a "topping" (called Tarka, or Tadka) at the end, just heat up some butter/ghee/oil, add some thinly sliced onions ( and/or cumin seeds) and fry until crispy, then pour it on top of the dhal.
Chole (Punjabi Chickpea Dhal) or Chana Dhal

Often, the punjabi cooks add a teabag to the dish while it's cooking, which will turn it dark!

 

[rascal]

Here you go. I've cooked this loads of times, so it probably changes slightly every time I do it, but here's the basic recipe I adapted from Mrs Shukla. If you decide to add a "topping" (called Tarka, or Tadka) at the end, just heat up some butter/ghee/oil, add some thinly sliced onions ( and/or cumin seeds) and fry until crispy, then pour it on top of the dhal.
Chole (Punjabi Chickpea Dhal) or Chana Dhal

Often, the punjabi cooks add a teabag to the dish while it's cooking, which will turn it dark!

Thanks so much. It sounds like the one I want.

Russ

 

[rascal]

I just need to buy lentils.

Russ

 

[Morning Glory]

I just need to buy lentils.

Russ

Here's one of mine which includes a recipe for the topping (tarka): Recipe - Tarka Dahl Soup

 

[Morning Glory]

And here is another which also includes recipe for the topping (tarka):

https://www.cookingbites.com/threads/chana-tarka-dal.22412/

 

[rascal]

I will try the different types. Itsca whooe dish by itself. I could eat a whole bowl.
I need to get it right.
Many thanks all.

Russ

 

[badjak]

I quite like this side for recipes and explanations Legumes (Lentils and Beans) Archives

 

[karadekoolaid]

I quite like this side for recipes and explanations Legumes (Lentils and Beans) Archives

What is an "instant pot"?

 

[badjak]

What is an "instant pot"?

Apparently an electric pressure cooker.
I dont have one, and although I got a stove top pressure cooker, I normally just use a standard pan

 

[TastyReuben]

What is an "instant pot"?

It’s an insanely popular multi-cooker, basically a newfangled pressure cooker, but with slow cooker, air fryer, bread-baking, yogurt-making, steamer, and sautéing capabilities built in.

 

[karadekoolaid]

pressure cooker, but with slow cooker, air fryer, bread-baking, yogurt-making, steamer, and sautéing capabilities built in.

That describes me to a T!
Why aren't I insanely popular???

 

[TastyReuben]

That describes me to a T!
Why aren't I insanely popular???

Maybe you cost too much to keep!