Mixed Vegetable Dhal
A dhal is a dish of simmered lentils flavoured with aromatic spices and usually served as a sauce. Serve it with naan breads and natural yogurt or raita.
Ingredients
Serves: 4
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 large garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 green chilli, deseeded and chopped
- 1 carrot, peeled and grated
- 1 eggplant, chopped
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon mild curry powder
- 2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
- 3/4 cup (150g) split red lentils
- 800ml vegetable stock, hot
- 1 zucchini, halved and sliced
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh coriander
Directions
Preparation:15min ›
Cook:30min ›
Ready in:45min
- Put the onion, garlic, chilli, carrot and eggplant into a flameproof casserole dish or large saucepan and stir in the oil and water. Heat until it starts to sizzle, then cover and cook gently for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Uncover and stir in the spices. Cook for 1 minute, then stir in the lentils and stock. Bring to the boil, then add the zucchini and tomato.
- Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes, then uncover for a further 5 minutes, by which time the lentils should have burst open and thickened the liquid. Serve garnished with roughly chopped fresh coriander.
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Reviews and Ratings
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Reviews in English (5)
the most yummiest Dhal and soooo easy - 31 Jul 2012
I loved this! I dont usually like indian, but i loved this!! - 18 Oct 2010
Made this for a recent family gathering. Wanted them to know that vegetarian food can be delicious and inexpensive. It was a hit. Making it again this week. Best ever dhal I've made. Didn't have eggplant $10kg - so put in zucchini instead. - 12 Aug 2015