Parsi Daal
This is a typical Parsi dar , yes this is how the Parsi's pronounce daal. Light on the tummy this is simple , low in spices , tempered with garlic and cumin.
Ingredients
- 1 cup pigeon pea dal
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- 21/2 cups water
- Tempering
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 onion sliced
- 1 tbsp garlic chopped
- 2-3 green chillies
Instructions
- Wash and soak the daal for an hour .
- Boil the daal with salt , turmeric and 21/2 cups water for 2 whistles and then simmer for 5 minutes. The daal should be cooked and soft.
- Using a whisk blend the daal till smooth .
- Add this point you could add water to adjust the consistency of the daal.
- Heat oil , add cumin seeds , let crackle.
- Add onion and cook for a minute.
- Add garlic and cook till almost pink .
- Add green chilly and toss till the colour changes .
- By now the garlic too would turn golden .
- Pour over the daal .
- Cover and let the flavours infuse .
- Enjoy with caramelised or steamed rice .
