Dal (soup off challenge)

[monday1957]

So, it’s not technically soup more a curry, but as I ate mine with a spoon this evening, I reckon it can sneak in as an entry for the soup off 🍜

Fry an onion in oil for a few minutes then add 3 dried red chilli peppers. Continue to fry until onions are starting to brown. Add a cup of red split lentils and a jug of stock (about 3 cups). Add 2 tsp turmeric and pinch of salt. Simmer for 10 mins. Add chopped garlic and chopped fresh ginger and a handful of spinach. Stir and simmer for another 5 mins.

[Lytham 3 stone]

I reckon it can sneak in too!

Wow, you make it sound so easy, I could take a spoon to that too! x

[Greendream123]

I'll definitely be trying that!

[Roukaya]

The only time I have Dal is when my Mother prepares it ?

Was it very nice ?

[monday1957 3kg in reply to Roukaya]

It’s lovely - warming, delicious and ready in 20 minutes ☺️

[slipstick Maintainer 2st 7lbs]

Dal with spinach, one of my favourites. I also like it made with chana dal (split chickpea) instead of the red lentils but that does take a good bit longer to cook so I usually do that in the pressure cooker. I also add some mustard seeds and cumin seeds with the onion. Not much water, it's a curry, more water it's soup. Always tasty though

[BigStan]

Never had spinach in a daal. Will make a request to the chef.

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to BigStan]

Hello and welcome ! TeamAdmin will be along soon with your welcome pack x

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to BigStan]

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[Mixy12]

That sounds lovely. I'll make that for lunch. Thank you!

[Eau02445]

Dal is amazing, very tasty and nutrious and extremely low calorie

My doctor once told me to include it in my diet rather than my usual junk food

[BridgeGirl Administrator 2 stone in reply to Eau02445]

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