Nepali Dinner Recipe: Dal Pakora Curry with Rice Village Style Cooking and Eating || Village Life

split yellow lentils

🥗Healthier: red lentils

💰Cheaper: chickpeas

Red lentils cook faster and are often cheaper.

curry leaves

🥗Healthier: bay leaves

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Bay leaves provide a similar aromatic flavor.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: carrots

Sweet potatoes add nutrition and sweetness.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder can be a more accessible alternative.

Soak split yellow lentils in water for 2-3 hours.

Drain and blend lentils into a coarse paste.

Chop potatoes, onions, green chilies, and ginger.

Mix the lentil paste with chopped vegetables, spices, and salt.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.

Drop spoonfuls of the lentil mixture into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes, then drain on paper towels.

In a separate pot, heat oil and add cumin seeds and curry leaves until fragrant.

Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the fried dal pakoras and water to create a curry consistency.

Simmer for 10-15 minutes, adding garam masala at the end.

Serve hot with rice or bread.

Cooking Techniques

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