Daal Chawal Recipe: Easy & Delicious Indian Lentil Rice Dish

Name: Daal Chawal Recipe: Easy & Delicious Indian Lentil Rice Dish
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 49 min
Total time: 59 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup Split Yellow Lentils (Toor/Moong Dal) (Washed thoroughly); 1 cup Basmati Rice (Washed thoroughly); 3-4 cups Water (For lentils); 2 cups Water (For rice); 1 medium Onion (Finely chopped); 1 medium Tomato (Finely chopped); 1-2 pieces Green Chili (Slit or finely chopped, adjust to taste); 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste; 2 tablespoons Oil or Ghee; 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder (Adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder; 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 2 tablespoons Fresh Coriander (Chopped, for garnish)

A quick and easy recipe for making traditional Daal Chawal, a comforting and nutritious Indian lentil and rice dish. Perfect for a simple weeknight meal, this video guides you through preparing a flavorful lentil stew (daal) served with fluffy rice (chawal).

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Ready-to-serve Daal Chawal with fresh coriander

Recipe Information

10m

Prep Time

49m

Cook Time

59m

Total Time

Servings

Easy

Indian

English

Nutrition (per serving)

380

Calories

18g

Protein

55g

Carbs

12g

Fat

Daal simmering after adding the flavorful tadka

Ingredients

Servings: 4

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Fluffy, perfectly cooked Basmati rice

Instructions

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Prepare Daal: Wash lentils thoroughly. In a pressure cooker, combine washed lentils with 3 cups of water and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles (about 15-20 minutes).
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Prepare Daal: Wash lentils thoroughly. In a pressure cooker, combine washed lentils with 3 cups of water and 1/2 tsp turmeric powder. Pressure cook for 3-4 whistles (about 15-20 minutes).
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Soaking lentils for 30 minutes prior can reduce cooking time and aid digestion.
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Cook Rice: Wash basmati rice until water runs clear. In a separate pot, add washed rice, 2 cups of water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
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Cook Rice: Wash basmati rice until water runs clear. In a separate pot, add washed rice, 2 cups of water, and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until water is absorbed and rice is fluffy.
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Use a heavy-bottomed pot for even cooking and to prevent sticking.

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Prepare Tadka: Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Then add ginger-garlic paste and green chili, cook for 1 minute. Add chopped tomato, red chili powder, and coriander powder, cook until tomatoes soften and oil separates (about 5-7 minutes).
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Prepare Tadka: Heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown. Then add ginger-garlic paste and green chili, cook for 1 minute. Add chopped tomato, red chili powder, and coriander powder, cook until tomatoes soften and oil separates (about 5-7 minutes).
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Cook the spices well to release their full aroma and flavor.
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Combine and Simmer: Add the prepared tadka to the cooked daal in the pressure cooker. Mix well. Add garam masala and salt to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. If desired, add a little water for desired consistency.
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Combine and Simmer: Add the prepared tadka to the cooked daal in the pressure cooker. Mix well. Add garam masala and salt to taste. Bring to a gentle simmer for 5 minutes, allowing flavors to meld. If desired, add a little water for desired consistency.
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Adjust consistency by adding hot water as needed, ensuring it's not too thick or too watery.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped coriander. Serve hot with fluffy basmati rice.
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Serve: Garnish with fresh chopped coriander. Serve hot with fluffy basmati rice.
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Best served fresh. A squeeze of lemon juice can enhance the flavors.