Dal Nirvana
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
2043 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
Indian
Dal Nirvana
Description
Dal Nirvana uses brown lentils cooked until tender and then simmered with crushed tomatoes, minced garlic, freshly grated ginger, cayenne pepper, cumin, and seasoning. The cooking process softens the lentils and melds the spices into a thick and hearty consistency. Butter is added to enrich the base, while evaporated milk or cream is stirred in at the end to create a smooth, creamy texture.
The final dal is thick rather than watery, with a balanced blend of mild heat from the cayenne and aromatic notes from the cumin and fresh ginger. The garnish of chopped cilantro adds a bright herbaceous touch that complements the warm spices.
This dish serves well over rice or accompanied by naan for dipping, making it a comforting and filling vegetarian meal.
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown lentils $0.31, dry
- 1 oz. can tomato $1.49, crushed or diced
- 2 cloves garlic $0.12
- 1 inch ginger $0.07, fresh
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper $0.03
- 1/2 tsp cumin $0.03, ground
- 2 Tbsp butter $0.17
- salt $0.05, to taste
- black pepper $0.05, to taste
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk $0.75, or cream
- 1/4 bunch cilantro $0.37, fresh
Instructions
- Place the lentils in a pot and cover with a couple inches of water. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil until tender (about ten minutes). Drain the lentils in a colander.
- While the lentils are boiling, mince the garlic and peel and grate the ginger (use a small cheese grater). Return the drained lentils to the pot (medium heat) and add the butter, ginger, garlic, cayenne, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Add the can of tomatoes and one cup of water. Stir it all together, bring it to a simmer then reduce the heat to low. Put a lid on the pot and let it simmer for half an hour. The mixture should be soft and thick after a half hour. If it is not, continue to simmer, adding more water if it dries out. You want the end product to be thick, not watery.
- Stir in the evaporated milk or cream and garnish with fresh, chopped cilantro. Serve over rice or with naan bread for dipping!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2043 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Serving | |
| Calories | 204.3kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 28.98g | 10% |
| Protein | 10.78g | 22% |
| Fat | 6.08g | 9% |
| Sodium | 327.67mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 5.05g | 20% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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