Okra And Lentil Daal Recipes

DAL RECIPE (INDIAN RED LENTIL CURRY)

Steps:

• Rinse the lentils well until the water is clear and drain in colander. Tip: If using other yellow lentils instead of red lentils, then soaking in water for about an hour will help.
• In a medium cooking pot take the drained red lentils, chopped onions, chopped tomatoes, sliced garlic, turmeric, water and bring it to a boil.
• Lower the heat and cook it for about 30 minutes. Add salt to taste and continue to cook until most lentils start breaking down, become a bit mushy and turn into a thick sauce like consistency.
• Cook the dal until it reaches a consistency that is thinner than what is desired, because it will thicken further after cooking.

KURKURI BHINDI: INDIAN CRISPY OKRA

Steps:

• Wash the okra and dry thoroughly. Remove the top stem of each and then cut lengthwise into thin slices.
• Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of oil to a deep skillet and heat over medium heat.
• Put the okra in a large mixing bowl and sprinkle over all of the dry ingredients except the salt. Season with salt immediately after frying (or else the okra will release water and become soggy).
• Deep-fry the okra a few at a time until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining okra in batches, adding more oil as needed.
• Garnish with the lime juice and serve with plain boiled rice and your favorite daal .

OKRA AND LENTIL DAAL

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saucepan and cook the onion with the cumin seeds and cinnamon over a medium heat for 5-10 minutes, until the onion is beginning to brown.
• Add the lentils, coriander, chili powder and turmeric. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the water and then add the tomato and okra.
• Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 25 minutes, until the okra and lentils are tender, stirring occasionally.