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Saturday 13 March 2021

Balti Dhal Fry

 

Balti Dhal Fry
Balti Dhal Fry

  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 2 cloves
  • Cinnamon stick
  • 2 chillies, finely chopped (remove the seeds for less heat)
  • 1/2 brown onion, finely chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes, seeds removed and diced
  • Handful of chopped coriander stalks
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 200g of cooked chana dhal (refer to packet for instructions)
  • Salt and pepper to season
  • Finely chopped coriander leaves to garnish

For the tarka
  • 2 tbsp ghee or rapeseed oil
  • 3 dried chillies
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • Small pinch of asafoetida

Method
Melt the coconut oil in a saucepan.  When hot, add the cloves and cinnamon stick and let them fry for 30 seconds before adding the chopped onion.  Fry for 3 minutes until the onion softens then add the chillies, tomato, coriander stalks, garlic and spices, stir well before adding the cooked lentils, simmer over a low heat whilst you make the tarka.

To make the tarka, heat the ghee or oil in a small pan. When hot add the chillies, cumin seeds and asafoetida and let it sizzle for 30 seconds before pouring over the dhal.  Season with salt and pepper and a sprinkle of coriander.

We enjoyed this dish alongside some basmati rice and chilli paneer with some spicy naan bread, it was so tasty, I hope you enjoy!

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