North Indian

Grandma's Yellow Dal

By The Indian Hub Kitchen Calgary, Alberta

Simple, comforting toor dal tempered with cumin and garlic, the way grandma made it.

Food Story

Every Indian family has a version of this simple dal — the taste of home and comfort.

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Serves

4

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pressure cook dal with turmeric and water; mash smooth.

  2. 2

    Heat ghee, temper cumin and garlic until golden.

  3. 3

    Add red chilies and tomatoes; cook until soft.

  4. 4

    Add dal and water; simmer 10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Garnish with coriander; serve with rice or roti.

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