Hindi - Simple, easy, tasty and light dal with rice
Recipe Information
Dal Chawal
Cultural Context
Dal Chawal is a staple dish in Indian households, originating from the need for a nutritious, balanced meal. It combines protein-rich lentils with carbohydrates from rice, making it a comforting and filling option. Traditionally served with pickles and yogurt, it holds a special place in everyday Indian cuisine. Today, variations exist across regions, with different spices and lentil types, showcasing its adaptability and global appeal.
Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.
ghee or oil
🥗Healthier: olive oil
💰Cheaper: vegetable oil
Olive oil provides healthier fats while vegetable oil is cost-effective.
lentils
🥗Healthier: split peas
💰Cheaper: pulses
Split peas are nutritious and often less expensive.
green chili
🥗Healthier: bell pepper
💰Cheaper: jalapeño
Bell pepper offers flavor without heat, while jalapeño is more affordable.
cilantro
🥗Healthier: parsley
💰Cheaper: green onions
Parsley adds freshness and is often cheaper than cilantro.
Rinse lentils 3-4 times to remove dirt particles.
Soak lentils for 15 minutes (optional).
Discard soaking water and add 1 teaspoon salt, 1/3 teaspoon turmeric, 1 tablespoon oil, and 2 cups water to the lentils.
Pressure cook the lentils for 15 minutes if soaked, or 40 minutes if not soaked.
Once cooked, stir the lentils to make them less thick.
For the spice mixture, heat 2 tablespoons cooking oil and add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds.
Add chopped onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
Add 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste, chopped tomato, and 2 green chilies; cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Add 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/3 teaspoon turmeric, 1/2 teaspoon spicy red chili powder, and 1/3 teaspoon amchur powder; mix well.
Add a little water to prevent spices from burning and cook the mixture.
Add the cooked lentils to the spice mixture, adjusting water to desired consistency (3-4 cups total).
Simmer the lentils on low heat for 10 minutes.
For the rice, rinse 1 cup basmati rice 3-4 times to remove starch.
Add the rinsed rice to the pressure cooker with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon cumin, along with 1 1/2 cups water.
Pressure cook the rice on high heat.
Check the lentils and add 1 teaspoon garam masala, mixing well.
Adjust salt in lentils as needed before serving.
Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
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