Dimpi's Garlic Dal

Immerse yourself in the comforting warmth of **Dimpi's Garlic Dal**, a soulful Indian lentil dish brimming with robust flavors and aromatic spices. This recipe starts with creamy toor dal, slow-cooked to perfection and infused with golden, sautéed garlic, cumin, and dried red chilies for a tantalizing medley of earthy and smoky notes. A final flourish of crisp garlic slices and fresh cilantro adds layers of texture and vibrancy that elevate every bite. Perfectly spiced yet soothing, this garlic dal pairs beautifully with steamed rice or warm flatbreads, making it a must-try addition to your vegetarian repertoire. Easy to prepare, naturally gluten-free, and irresistibly delicious, Dimpi’s Garlic Dal promises to be your new go-to comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup Toor dal (yellow pigeon peas)
• 4 cups Water
• 6 large Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoons Ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 2 whole Dried red chilies
• 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 medium Tomato
• 2 tablespoons Cilantro leaves
• 1 small Green chili (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the toor dal thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear. Set aside.

Step 2

Peel and finely chop 3 garlic cloves. Slice the remaining 3 garlic cloves thinly for garnishing purposes. Keep them separate.

Step 3

Dice the tomato into small pieces and roughly chop the cilantro leaves.

Step 4

In a medium pot or pressure cooker, combine the rinsed toor dal, 4 cups of water, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook on medium heat until the dal is completely soft and mushy (about 20 minutes in a pot or 8 minutes in a pressure cooker).

Step 5

Once the dal is cooked, use a whisk or the back of a spoon to mash it well for a smoother consistency. Add more water if the consistency is too thick for your preference.

Step 6

In a small saucepan, heat the ghee or oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds.

Step 7

Add the finely chopped garlic and sauté until it turns golden brown and aromatic, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 8

Toss in the dried red chilies and sauté for another 30 seconds, making sure the chilies don't burn.

Step 9

Add the chopped tomato to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften and mix well with the garlic mixture.

Step 10

Pour this tempering into the cooked dal and stir it well to combine. Allow the dal to simmer on low heat for another 5 minutes so the flavors meld together.

Step 11

In a separate small pan, heat 1 teaspoon of ghee or oil and fry the sliced garlic over low heat until they turn crisp and golden. Be careful not to burn them. This step creates the garlic garnish.

Step 12

Serve the hot garlic dal in bowls, garnished with the fried garlic slices, cilantro leaves, and green chili if using. Enjoy with steamed rice or flatbread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1408.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1084.5

Total Fat 32.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 17.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 85.2mg	0%
Sodium 3623.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 156.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.1g	0%
Total Sugars 15.8g
Protein 49.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 304.5mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 3484.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 26.4%

Protein: 17.8%

Carbs: 55.9%