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Sindhi Dal

Sindhi Dal

A comforting chana dal cooked soft and tempered with cumin, dried red chilli and a burst of asafoetida, lightly tangy from tomato. Homely Sindhi everyday fare.

40 min 2 servingsEasy
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Ingredients

2 servings

Flavor profile

Spice
Richness

Method

  1. 1Soak 150 g chana dal for 30 minutes, then drain.
  2. 2Pressure-cook it with turmeric, chopped tomato and salt until soft.
  3. 3Mash lightly and adjust to a thick, spoonable consistency.
  4. 4Heat oil and crackle cumin seeds, dried red chilli and asafoetida.
  5. 5Add chilli powder and coriander powder off the heat.
  6. 6Pour the sizzling tempering over the dal and stir through.
  7. 7Simmer a couple of minutes, finish with lemon and coriander, and serve hot.

Frequently asked

About 40 minutes total — 10 min prep and 30 min cooking.

Yes — Sindhi Dal is gluten free, jain, veg, vegan.

This recipe makes 2 servings.

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