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Tarkari Diyea Arhar Dal

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This Indian main features Split pigeon peas, soaked, Water, Turmeric, Green chiles. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 5
Calories: 104.7
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegetarian
Description
This Indian main features Split pigeon peas, soaked, Water, Turmeric, Green chiles. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. Great for weeknight dinners or when you want something satisfying for the whole family. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 1 cup Split pigeon peas, soaked
  • 4 cup Water
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 2 ea Green chiles
  • 1 ea Wedge lemon, seeded
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin, ground
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Sugar
  • 1 cup Butternut squash, peeled &
Directions
  1. 1
    cubed* 3/4 c Green beans,
  2. 2
    cut into 2" -- pieces 2 tb Vegetable oil 1 ea Bay leaf 1/4 ts Kalonji seeds 1 c Onion, finely chopped 1 tb Ginger, minced 1 ts Green chile, chopped 1/4 ts Garam masala 2 tb Lemon juice Ghee, optional Bring water to a
  3. 3
    boil &
  4. 4
    stir in the dal.
  5. 5
    Add turmeric, whole chiles & lemon wedge.
  6. 6
    Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes.
  7. 7
    Stir in the cumin, coriander, salt, sugar & squash.
  8. 8
    Simmer another 5 minutes.
  9. 9
    Add green beans & simmer a further 15 minutes or until everything is soft.
  10. 10
    Stir often to prevent sticking.
  11. 11
    Heat oil in a skillet & fry bay leaf & kalonji for a few seconds.
  12. 12
    Add onion & fry until richly browned, stirring constantly, do not burn.
  13. 13
    Add ginger & chopped chile & stir.
  14. 14
    Pour over the dal & mix well.
  15. 15
    Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes.
  16. 16
    Remove from heat & add garam masala.
  17. 17
    Cover & let stand for a few minutes.
  18. 18
    Discard lemon wedge, blend in juice & ghee, garnish with cilantro & serve.
  19. 19
    Replace squash with sweet potato.
  20. 20
    Bharti Kirchner, "The Healthy Cuisine of India: Recipes from the Bengal Region"

Nutrition Facts

Servings 5

Amount Per Serving
Calories 104.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1.0g2%
Saturated Fat 0.2g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2446.1mg102%
Total Carbohydrate 22.2g8%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g29%
Sugars 7.6g
Protein 5.0g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: arhar, blending, boiling, butternut, chiles, coriander, cumin, dal, diyea, frying, green, ground, indian, lemon, main, peas, peeled, pigeon, salt, seeded
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