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Ladakh · Lunch

Lentil and Vegetable Dal with Khambir

Traditional 6. Lentil and Vegetable Dal with Khambir recipe

🧺 Ingredients

• 1 cup split red lentils (masoor dal) - 200g
• 3.5 cups water
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1.5 tbsp ginger, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ cup diced tomatoes
• ½ cup diced carrots
• ½ cup spinach, chopped
• 2 tbsp oil
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp garam masala
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh cilantro, chopped
• Khambir bread (2 pieces, 100g)

👩‍🍳 How to make Lentil and Vegetable Dal with Khambir

1. Rinse lentils; drain
2. Heat oil in large pot to 65°C
3. Add cumin seeds; sizzle 30 seconds
4. Add onion, ginger, garlic; fry 3-4 mins until golden (75°C)
5. Add lentils; stir 1-2 mins
6. Pour water; bring to boil (100°C, 3 mins)
7. Add turmeric; reduce heat to medium
8. Simmer partially covered for 15-18 mins
9. Add tomatoes, carrots; cook 5 mins
10. Add spinach; cook 3-4 mins until wilted
11. Add garam masala
12. Simmer another 2-3 mins until lentils are very soft and dal is thick
13. Season with salt and pepper
14. Stir in cilantro
15. Serve hot (above 65°C) alongside warm khambir bread
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