# daal

A simple and beloved Indian dish made with lentils, vegetables, and spices, cooked slowly to a creamy consistency.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 60 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 500 g lentils
- 2 L water
- 2 large onions
- 1 large tomato
- 1 tsp curry
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 bay leaves
- 1 tsp chopped garlic
- 1 tsp chopped ginger
- 2 fresh chilies
- qb salt
- qb seed oil
- qb fresh cilantro
- 1 lemon

## Instructions

1. Leave the lentils to soak, then rinse them well.
2. Prepare the base of the dish with onions, tomatoes, garlic and ginger pesto, spices, and fresh cilantro.
3. Put all ingredients for the base into a large pot over a high flame. Toast and stir.
4. When the lentils change color, add plenty of water and lower the flame.
5. Let it cook slowly for about an hour until the daal thickens and becomes soft and rich.
6. Serve with a slice of lemon and naan.

## Equipment

- large pot

## Tips

- Soaking lentils is fundamental for slow and creamy cooking.
- Patience and calm are essential for the daal to thicken and meld flavors.
- Serve with a slice of lemon for freshness and naan.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNR3j7Xvf/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/debebd2b-bf8b-4f56-8a3a-5878255264af
- Extracted: 2026-06-17

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