Lahori Daal Chawal Recipe | Dhaba Style Daal Chawal with Shami Kabab Recipe | Best Daal Chawal

lentils

🥗Healthier: split peas

💰Cheaper: pulses

Split peas are often less expensive and still nutritious.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Bulgur is a cost-effective grain option.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: coriander seeds

Coriander seeds can be a more affordable spice.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Onion powder can be a cheaper flavor alternative.

Rinse lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak lentils in water for 30 minutes to soften.

In a pot, boil water and add soaked lentils.

Cook lentils until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

In a separate pot, rinse rice under cold water.

Add rice to boiling salted water and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain rice and set aside.

In a pan, heat oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in chopped tomatoes, green chili, ginger, and garlic; cook until tomatoes soften.

Add cumin seeds, turmeric, coriander powder, and salt; cook for 2-3 minutes.

Mix cooked lentils into the spiced onion mixture; simmer for 5-10 minutes.

Stir in garam masala and chopped cilantro; remove from heat.

Serve lentils over rice with lemon wedges on the side.

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