Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Avial Chana Dal
Chef's Menu Description
Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- • 1/2 cup chana dal
- • 2 cups mixed vegetables, cubed
- • 1/4 cup grated coconut
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric
- • 2 tsp coconut oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the chana dal with turmeric and 1.5 cups water until soft.
2
Phase 2
Simmer the mixed vegetables in water until just tender.
3
Phase 3
Blend the coconut, cumin seeds and dried red chilies into a coarse paste.
4
Phase 4
Add the paste, cooked dal and salt to the vegetables; simmer 5 minutes until thick.
5
Phase 5
Heat the coconut oil, pop the mustard seeds, pour over the kootu, and serve with rice.