THE GARLIC-CLOUD DAL

(Our Play on Garlic Dal Fry)

THE GARLIC-CLOUD DAL

Ingredients: 200g Arhar Dal (Yellow split peas), 6 cloves Garlic (finely diced), 2 tbsp Butter/Ghee, 1 tsp Turmeric, 1 tsp Cumin seeds, 1 tsp Chili powder...

Ingredients

  • 200g Arhar Dal (Yellow split peas)
  • 6 cloves Garlic (finely diced)
  • 2 tbsp Butter/Ghee
  • 1 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Chili powder

Cooking Method

  1. The Boil Boil dal with turmeric until soft and creamy.
  2. The Garlic Scorch Fry garlic in butter on high heat until it turns deep golden and almost nutty.
  3. The Bloom Add cumin and chili with a tiny splash of water to form a red, aromatic oil.
  4. The Marriage Pour the hot garlic butter over the dal; do not stir too much—leave the garlic on top.
  5. The Final Flourish Top with fresh coriander and serve piping hot.

Cuisine: Indian

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