World Flavors Cookbook

Daal Chawal

Masoor dal tempered with tomatoes, onion, and a buttery tarka, served over plain basmati rice — the everyday meal of Pakistan.

Cuisine: Pakistan

Ingredients

• 250g masoor dal (red lentils)
• 2 onions, sliced
• 2 tomatoes, diced
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 3 tbsp ghee
• 2 dried red chilies
• Salt, cilantro
• Steamed basmati rice

Instructions

1. Cook dal with turmeric until soft.
2. Fry onions until crispy golden. Add ginger-garlic paste.
3. Add tomatoes and spices. Cook until oil separates.
4. Add to cooked dal. Simmer together 10 minutes.
5. Make tarka: heat ghee, add dried chilies, pour over dal.
6. Serve over basmati rice.