Dhal Recipe || Cooking with Lisa

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper is milder and more accessible.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats.

onion

🥗Healthier: shallots

💰Cheaper: leeks

Shallots add a milder flavor.

Wash 1 cup of dal until the water runs clear.

Boil the dal in 6 cups of water until it reaches a soup consistency, checking periodically and adding more water if needed.

Once the dal is halfway cooked, add 1 tablespoon of curry powder and stir.

Use a whisk to break up the dal until smooth, adding water to adjust the consistency as desired.

In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.

Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and 2 finely chopped cloves of garlic to the oil and fry until the garlic is golden brown.

Pour the fried garlic and cumin mixture into the dal, stir well, and taste for seasoning before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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