my mom used to make this a ton growing up but i was rarely in the mood for it
Never tried it, what’s it taste like?
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.
I looks quite tasty, had to Google a few recipes. Any good sides or breads?
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.
“Voluntarily” in the title makes it seem like it is not appetizing. I find dal delicious, and it’s not my native cuisine.
Can’t stop laughing about this. And I, too, have a vat of love for dal.
Now that ladle, on the other hand, looks like its leeching microplastics. Def not appetizing.
What are you, a fish?
