Dal Chawal | How To Make Dal Rice | Yellow Dal & Jeera Rice | Traditional Veg Recipe By Chef Varun

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 and rice under cold water until water runs clear.

Soak lentils for 30 minutes to 1 hour if desired for quicker cooking.

Boil water in a pot and add soaked lentils; cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes.

In a separate pot, boil water and add rice; cook until fluffy, about 15-20 minutes.

Heat ghee or oil in a pan over medium heat until shimmering.

Add cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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

Stir in ginger, garlic, and green chili; sauté for 2-3 minutes until aromatic.

Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, and coriander powder; cook until tomatoes soften, about 5 minutes.

Combine cooked lentils with the onion-tomato mixture; simmer for 5-10 minutes to blend flavors.

Season with salt and stir in chopped cilantro and lemon juice before serving.

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