Dahl (Daal?)

merrillfoster

So I saw a post and it reminded me of a question. I've had Dahl (Daal? I've seen it both ways) before and loved it. But all the recipes I find don't sound good. I don't like spicy things and I hate curry (you can see how most of the recipes out there would be unappealing). Can anyone recommend a recipe that isn't spicy and doesn't involve curry?

SarahBeeMe

Hmm - a little tricky, because Daal is a lentil based Asian dish.. (Curry!).
Perhaps try a thick lentil based soup of stew instead! See what comes up!

KelieHerrera

Most Dal (dahl, daal, however you spell it) i've had tastes like curry to me!

hbunting86

If it's the idea of lentils you like why not try this:

1 cup red lentils
2 cups vegetable stock
2 or 3 cloves diced garlic
1/2 a diced white onion
1 cup blended tinned tomatoes
1tsp oregano
1tsp mixed herbs
pinch salt
pinch of black pepper
shredded fresh basil (about a handful)

Sautee the garlic and onion in a touch of oil until the onion is tender (I usually put a bit of oil in, then add a drop of water - does the same thing in caramelising) and then add the lentils, stock and tomatoes. Throw in all of the dried herbs and salt and pepper and bring it up to the boil. When it's starting to bubble, reduce the heat to minimum and simmer for 15-20 minutes. In the last 5mins or so of cooking throw in the basil.

Enjoy

lulabellarama

Any daal will have a curry flavour, but you could make a thick lentil soup if you want that texture. Here's my recipe.

1 onion, chopped and sauteed
2 carrots, chopped and sauteed
1 tin chopped tomatoes
1 tsp mustard
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp dried sage
250g red lentils
500ml chicken stock
2 tbsp creme fraiche

Cook onions and carrots, when onions are translucent add the remaining ingredients (except the creme fraiche) and cook until lentils are soft.
Blend and add creme fraiche. Serve with buttered granary bread.