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Ladakh · Dinner

Carrot and Lentil Dal

Traditional 13. Carrot and Lentil Dal recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• ¾ cup split red lentils
• 1 cup diced carrots
• 3 cups water
• ½ onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger, minced
• 1.5 tbsp yak butter
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped

👩‍🍳 How to make Carrot and Lentil Dal

1. Rinse lentils; drain
2. Heat butter in pot to 65°C
3. Add onion, ginger; fry 2-3 mins
4. Add lentils; stir 1 min
5. Add carrots; stir 1-2 mins
6. Add turmeric, cumin
7. Pour water; bring to boil (100°C, 3 mins)
8. Reduce heat; cover partially
9. Simmer 16-18 mins
10. Lentils should be soft and breaking down
11. Carrots should be very soft
12. Dal should be thick and creamy
13. Season with salt
14. Serve hot (above 65°C), garnished with cilantro
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