VegSindh
Tidali dal
Three dals, one pot, a garlicky tadka on top. Sindhi comfort in a bowl.
35 minTime
11 gProtein each
mildSpice
Three dals in oneMake it your way
Grandma's wayThe Sindhi home dal.
The original226kcalsame
11 gproteinsame
7 gfibresame
35minutessame
Chana dal (split chickpeas)⅓ cup
Moong dal (split yellow mung beans)⅓ cup
Masoor dal (red lentils)⅓ cup
Turmeric (ground turmeric)½ tsp
Water3½ cups
Ghee1½ tbsp
Cumin seeds1 tsp
Garlic6 cloves, chopped
Ginger1.5 cm, chopped
Green chilli2, chopped
Tomato1 large, chopped
Red chilli powder (indian red chili powder)¾ tsp
Garam masala½ tsp
Dry mango powder½ tsp
Coriander leaves (cilantro)a handful
Saltto tasteMethod
- 1Rinse all three dals together and soak 30 minutes.
- 2Pressure cook dals with water, turmeric, ginger and salt for 4 whistles. Let pressure release naturally and whisk.
- 3Heat ghee, crackle cumin, add garlic and chilli and fry until golden. Add tomato and chilli powder and cook until soft.
- 4Pour the tadka into the dal, simmer 3 minutes and finish with garam masala, amchur and coriander.
Serve it like thisServe hot in a deep bowl with a swirl of ghee or a few coriander leaves on top, and rice or rotis on the side.