my mom used to make this a ton growing up but i was rarely in the mood for it

    • Brokkr@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      It’s the Indian version of split pea soup. In this case, lentils. The flavors and ingredients can vary alot, but turmeric is common to most recipes.

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          Dal’s from the Indian subcontinent, so naan is great with it (though flatbreads like roti or chapati are more common I’ve heard). The nuttiness of accompanying basmati rice is also a classic (a combo known as dal bhat; for this, imo a thicker, pastier dal works better). Add some lime and/or cilantro to the rice for freshness, or have raw veggies like broccoli or cucumber with a yogurt dip to cool off from the warm spice flavors.