Red Lentil Dhal Recipe

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  • Опубліковано 2 сер 2015
  • Check out my book “Indian for Everyone: 100 Easy, Healthy Dishes the Whole Family Will Love”. You can order it on Amazon via this link smarturl.it/Indianevery
    A beautiful red lentil dhal flavoured with a spicy tomato masala.
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    This is my chicken soup when I'm feeling under the weather, my staple when I don't know what else to cook, my cuddle blanket when I'm feeling sorry for myself and my tonic when I've indulged a little too much the night before. It's a poor man's main dish and a king's side dish - it's the simple humble masoor di dhal.
    It forms a huge part of so many Indian peoples diets because it's cheap and is a great source of protein for the vast number of vegetarians. As children, we didn't know the names of all the different lentils so we would call this yellow dhal (even though it's made with red lentils) and that's what my children call it too.
    Cooked with whole cumin seeds in a tomato based masala finished with crispy onions and fresh coriander.
    Ingredients
    Lentils
    200g red lentils, washed
    900ml water (approx.)
    1 tsp of salt
    Masala
    1 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
    1 tsp of cumin seeds
    1 bay leaf
    1 small onion, chopped
    1 garlic clove, chopped
    2 tomatoes, finely chopped
    1 tsp ginger, grated
    1 tsp turmeric
    1 chilli, finely chopped
    1 tsp fenugreek leaves
    1 tsp of garam masala
    Garnish
    1 or 2 whole chillies
    Handful of coriander, chopped
    Method
    Place lentils in a pan with the salt, cover with the water and bring to the boil.
    Remove the froth, reduce the heat and put the lid on the pan - leave to simmer for 10 minutes. Check the lentils are cooked by squeezing them between your fingers. Once soft remove from the heat.
    In a frying pan heat the oil or butter. Using a fork pierce the whole chillies and add to the pan with a bay leaf and the cumin seeds.
    When the seeds sizzle, remove the chilli and set to one side for your garnish.
    Add the onion and garlic and fry until lightly browned. Reduce the heat and add the tomatoes, ginger, turmeric, fenugreek and the chopped chilli. Gently let the ingredients cook down for about 10 minutes to make a thick masala paste.
    Add a ladle full of the lentils (dhal) to the masala paste in the frying pan and stir together, then empty all the contents back into the pan with the lentils and stir. It should have the consistency of a thick soup but if it's too thick just add a little boiling water and remove from the heat. If you prefer it thicker just leave it on the heat to reduce until you get the consistency you want.
    Check the seasoning and add a little salt if required. Stir in the garam masala, coriander and top with the whole chillies to serve.

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  • @HariGhotra
    @HariGhotra  Рік тому +24

    Check out my book “Indian for Everyone: 100 Easy, Healthy Dishes the Whole Family Will Love”. You can order it on Amazon via this link smarturl.it/Indianevery

    • @mariakara4848
      @mariakara4848 Рік тому +5

      wow..we make exactly the same way in Syria,tbh yesterday just made some with crispy onion and lavash bread❤️👍

    • @shidratulmuntaha9400
      @shidratulmuntaha9400 10 місяців тому

      ​@@mariakara4848g9

    • @mauricepicaut6108
      @mauricepicaut6108 Місяць тому

      eeeee😮edee

  • @lisavolpe3269
    @lisavolpe3269 3 роки тому +90

    Coming from an Italian woman, i always start out with other ethnic foods but they always turn out tasting Italian haha, but this truly tasted and smelled authentic Indian. You are such a lovely woman and I enjoyed listening to your beautiful directions. My family loved it, thank you so much !

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  2 роки тому +15

      Thanks for trying it and I am the same my food always ends up having an Indian twist!

    • @anilyrozario8338
      @anilyrozario8338 2 роки тому +6

      LOL!! Opposite for me. I start out making Italian turns out Indian. 😂

  • @magicpony9
    @magicpony9 5 років тому +712

    This was just lovely. No showboating or posturing, just simple instructions and a calming and relaxed demeanor, interspersed with childhood memories. You have a new subscriber.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому +19

      Thanks so much for watching i'm so happy that you enjoyed watching. Thank you for your wonderful comments - you are too kind. Hope you enjoy watching more vids Thanks Hari

    • @serinadelmar6012
      @serinadelmar6012 4 роки тому +3

      And another new subscriber! This is one of my favourite recipes from India, in fact I near lived on it travelling in India. So lovely to have this recipe and comprehensive video, thank you for sharing! I’m going to investigate your other recipes. It’s one of the finest cuisines on this planet. I’d also much rather tarka dhal than chicken soup! ❤️

    • @arthas640
      @arthas640 4 роки тому +4

      i love cooking videos but only watch a couple channels because i get sick of these "food blog" and "food-tuber" style videos where the recipe is 80% the cooks life story, 10% showing off their cooking gadgets, and 10% actual cooking. I tried looking up some recipe on google not too long ago and the recipe literally started off with talking about the cooks great grandmother for half the recipe, and you know a recipe cant be that great when it starts off in 1908 and we have to slog through paragraphs of some Edwardian era maids life before we get to a soup recipe.

    • @leilamenouar8998
      @leilamenouar8998 4 роки тому +2

      magicpony9 I wholeheartedly agree! I love the little tidbits she adds that explain the cooking process; example how she talks about the chalkiness of adding too much turmeric.

    • @leilamenouar8998
      @leilamenouar8998 4 роки тому +3

      Hari Ghotra truly well done! I love the cooking tidbits you add that answer the why and not just the how.

  • @62flamenco
    @62flamenco 4 роки тому +88

    You’re an excellent teacher! Breaking down the process; adding personal stories; organized; great attitude about appreciating the spices and the blend and the outcome. Thank you!!

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching and enjoying it!

    • @stuzaza
      @stuzaza Рік тому

      well said

  • @nattyboyo2404
    @nattyboyo2404 4 роки тому +12

    Hands down the best red lentil dahl recipe to be found. I'm obsessed with it. I make a huge pot and I swear, I'm eating it every day until it's gone. Thank you! 😋

  • @alanm9523
    @alanm9523 8 років тому +321

    Can I just say WOW. This recipe was amazing. I followed it step by step and I have finally found my "restaurant quality" lentil dhal recipe. The search is over! I can see I will be making this for years to come. Thank you!

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  8 років тому +8

      +Al C Yey!!! I'm so pleased your search is over thank you so much for watching and trying the recipe. Do try some of the other recipes and let me know what you think. If you get a chance I'd love for you to give it a star rating and a comment on the website - here is the link www.harighotra.co.uk/red-lentil-dhal-recipe Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!

    • @charlotterosestephens6009
      @charlotterosestephens6009 5 років тому +1

      Me too ! ♥️

    • @serinadelmar6012
      @serinadelmar6012 4 роки тому

      Me too! ❤️

    • @sharifsircar
      @sharifsircar 3 роки тому

      This is promising to read, been tweaking my dal for the last little while, but it still doesn't have the pop I am looking for, hopefully this time around it's better, if not I'll try again sometime this month and try to figure out where I went wrong. In the beginning of the video itself I realised I have been caramelizing my onions which would lose the chunkiness and blend right with the lentils

    • @slipperman59
      @slipperman59 2 роки тому

      Surely, far better than "restaurant quality"

  • @titaemira
    @titaemira 5 років тому +72

    My husband wanted to go to a Indian restaurant but it was closed. I could see he really wanted some dhal, so I did this recipe. We loved it so much!!!! Wow! Thank you.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому +2

      Amazing - now you can cook this at home every time! So pleased you gave it a go and loved it.

    • @Doriesep6622
      @Doriesep6622 5 років тому +5

      It must have been Monday. That is a horrible feeling to drive up to an Indian restaurant and remember they are closed on Monday. It's as though the bottom drops out of your world.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому

      @@Doriesep6622 boooo!!!

    • @t.t.margaux3600
      @t.t.margaux3600 4 роки тому

      @@Doriesep6622 and now you are an experienced cook, better be, while the restaurants are closed.

  • @chriswalsh8567
    @chriswalsh8567 4 роки тому +47

    I love how you interact with the audience by explaining what your doing and signs to look for etc. stabbing the chilli and the release of the aromas great examples of this.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching - much appreciated

  • @claudiaandrade5085
    @claudiaandrade5085 4 роки тому +193

    I followed this recipe to the “T” and it was absolutely amazing! I’ve never commented on a video but felt compelled to this time. I’ve been curious to know how Indian cuisine manages to capture so much depth within their dishes. Especially vegetarian ones. This recipe did not disappoint. I have subscribed to your channel and I am eager to try many of your other recipes! Thank you!

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  4 роки тому +7

      Hi Claudia I am really thrilled to read your comments - that is wonderful. Indian vegetarian food is so packed with flavour its delicious. If you need advice or help then please download my free app here and you can ask me questions and post pictures of the dishes you cook. Would love you to join the community hari.is/2P5rXbk
      Thanks Hari

    • @galespressos
      @galespressos 4 роки тому +3

      Claudia Andrade planning on doing the same! Looks delicious!

  • @817svijh
    @817svijh 5 років тому +27

    My Mum used to make it quite thin,but not runny. I prefer it thicker like you make it. Then it truly becomes good winter fare. Thank you Hari !

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому +1

      My pleasure - thanks so much for watching. I love it so much too thanks Hari

  • @briananderson3799
    @briananderson3799 5 років тому +7

    I have a bad hearing problem. Hari . Has such good way of speaking English. I have no problem. She is such a joy to watch. And listen to Thankyou

  • @kafayahassan4528
    @kafayahassan4528 Рік тому +2

    I don't know if you'll see this comment. i made the lentils and I cant thank you enough. I was about to throw some lentils that I had because I never knew how to make them. Today the weather being cold and doing the laundry this was exactly what I needed. Than k you from a living alone student :)

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  Рік тому

      Yay I’m so pleased to read your comment!! Lentils are cheap, nutritious and delicious. You just need to know how to cook them. Perfect if you have a tight student budget. Thanks for trying the recipe!

  • @lynnadames9526
    @lynnadames9526 Рік тому +2

    I watched 42 videos today about Dahl and this is THE BEST VIDEO!
    That you!!!!

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  Рік тому

      Now that is amazing 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @UnphotogenicJess
    @UnphotogenicJess 6 років тому +20

    Every time I make Dahl, I just come back to this video and rewatch it to refresh my memory. Thanks for the awesome video!

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  6 років тому +1

      That makes me very happy to hear. Glad you like it thanks so much

    • @glorayhallelijah
      @glorayhallelijah 3 роки тому

      Same here.

  • @justinepullen4579
    @justinepullen4579 4 роки тому +26

    This reminds me of my late mum cooking Indian food for us when meat was expensive back in the mid 70’s

    • @mnt9777
      @mnt9777 4 роки тому +2

      Awwwwww.....and now meat is full of fake hormones...sad..but indian/ pakistani food Rocks..i miss hooommmeeeee :(

    • @IndigoDisco
      @IndigoDisco 3 роки тому

      @@mnt9777 Where is home? Where are you?

    • @sretnazvijezda400
      @sretnazvijezda400 3 роки тому +1

      Home 🏡is where your heart is❤😃

  • @ariaspence267
    @ariaspence267 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks. I bought a bag full of lentils from the Ethiopian store because I had not bought it from Indian Grocery for like around 15 years. Lentils were a staple in my diet, and I plan on continuing to get lentils from local Indian grocery stores for plant-based meals. This video was very informative, and I will watch the rest later. I got up to 1:45.

  • @mirav6360
    @mirav6360 3 роки тому +4

    I know that this video was created years ago, but I wanted to say that I made this dish for myself and husband tonight and it turned out fantastic. It is a great way to connect more with my culture and it really does remind me so much of home. I find Indian food to be comforting. A thoughtful dish is a way that you can show others that you love them.
    I am so glad that I found your channel. I can’t wait to start on more recipes.

  • @ruinsane100
    @ruinsane100 5 років тому +64

    You have my dream kitchen. So light and bright.

  • @EricMuthamaNjeru
    @EricMuthamaNjeru 6 років тому +18

    I made this dish and it tasted so good I still don't believe I was the cook. Thank you so much!!

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  6 років тому +3

      That's fantastic to hear, so glad you enjoyed it!

  • @titiatoy
    @titiatoy 4 роки тому +214

    5 years later now that we are in Lockdown with COVID 19 this video is a wonderful distraction. I have lentils... don't have tomatoes though. I want to make this. How about you?

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  4 роки тому +23

      I'm so pleased you enjoyed watching - if you have tinned tomatoes you can use those? Thanks for watching.

    • @catz4m8z
      @catz4m8z 4 роки тому +16

      Its def next on my list to make (shops may be empty but I do have red lentils in the cupboard!). Indian food is perfect for now, such lovely flavours, comforting, filling, nutritious and either vegan or easily adaptable so perfect for me!

    • @carlyebenstein3149
      @carlyebenstein3149 4 роки тому +10

      Same! I’ll call them Covid Lentils 😊. Honestly, I think canned tomatoes are totally fine.

    • @elinorcj5875
      @elinorcj5875 4 роки тому +6

      Just check and I have all the ingredients. My B/F thinks he is the best making this. I am going to surprise him this evening with my culinary delights- thanks Hari

    • @Jozjazz1952
      @Jozjazz1952 4 роки тому

      Titia Hailey making it tomorrow!

  • @urmum7705
    @urmum7705 Рік тому +1

    I first tried dhal when I worked as a security guard in one Indian kitchen and I'm telling you, I was very much fascinated. All food I tried was super good, but dhal is something simple, yet the best, at lest for me.
    Also, I have only nice words for my Indian friends. I don't work there anymore, but I still message one of them, and sometimes I get to see him, when he can come downtown.
    God bless India!

  • @dave-in-nj9393
    @dave-in-nj9393 5 років тому +3

    There are home cooks that can follow recipes, there are cooks that know the recipes, but miss Ghorta, you are one of those who rise above and know how the cooking process of the foods work, saying that when the aroma of the herbs is a sign that there is the right amount... shows me you are someone I want to learn from. Thanks !

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому

      Hi Dave - what a wonderful thing to read this morning. Thank you so much for watching and your kind words. I love to cook and just want to share this with others so they can do it for themselves at home. Thanks again and please download my free app too - its full of recipes and lots of people who love to cook hari.is/2P5rXbk
      Thanks Hari

  • @jenniferindrupati8039
    @jenniferindrupati8039 4 роки тому +25

    Being a college student myself, It was the first time I made Daal, by using your recipe and it was amazing.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  4 роки тому

      I am so happy to read that you enjoyed the daal - Great choice fr students - its cheap and really nourishing! Please do download my free app as there are lots of other recipes to try hari.is/2P5rXbk Thanks

  • @grgn7786
    @grgn7786 Рік тому +3

    Cooked it today with some adjustments (added fresh coriander and mint; skipped fenugreek leaves) and this dhal came out much better than the other variations I've tried before. Better than the recipes that include coconut milk. Thank you a lot for a detailed recipe and all the additional explanations.

  • @Indusxstan
    @Indusxstan 4 роки тому +13

    I have been making dals for years, one just a few hours ago, but I am always looking for new ideas and insights, and your recipe was what I needed. Thank you! And you’re so soothing to watch. 15 mins seemed 5.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  2 роки тому

      Thanks for watching always great to show a different way of doing something

  • @adeferranti4610
    @adeferranti4610 7 років тому +170

    When Mum put some on a piece of bread for you when you came in starving from school,,our mum put some of the bolognese sauce on bread for us,being Italians,,,,great video Thank you

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  7 років тому +30

      I just love that - mums are fantastic and I love how we all find common ground across food. Thank you so much for watching and I just love your comment Thanks you Hari

    • @hellooutthere8956
      @hellooutthere8956 6 років тому +1

      Ade Ferranti an Italian saying boulganese or whatever spaghetti sauce is called in England.

    • @carrieoff
      @carrieoff 5 років тому +11

      I'm English, I got jam

    • @evatoth2445
      @evatoth2445 5 років тому +9

      We got chicken/beef/pork stew on the bread (paprikash stuff, of course) - I'm Hungarian.

    • @skinnydee1886
      @skinnydee1886 5 років тому +5

      @@carrieoff
      I also got bread and homemade jam, and sometimes cheese.

  • @davidkapral3602
    @davidkapral3602 4 роки тому +7

    I'm new to this, but have found myself trying darn near every masoor dal recipe I could find at least once. I especially like this one. Thank you!

  • @shirotonbo6315
    @shirotonbo6315 4 роки тому +1

    Difference between her cooking and other peoples' is that she made it with love! So much care and love is infused into each step which I believe you can taste it in the finished product. Hari Ghotra your cooking is beautiful.

  • @valeriewreford9866
    @valeriewreford9866 4 роки тому +19

    The best red lentil Dahl I've ever tasted. I make it once a week, eat every other day. A real health food.

    • @rowenfernandes2956
      @rowenfernandes2956 4 роки тому

      Real Health food? Really?
      This is masoor dhal (lentils). You can eat 1 kg of chicken or beef or fish and nothing will happen to you. However if you eat 50 gms of these lentils, you will bloated within the next few hours. :-)
      Health foods are fruits, oily fish and vegetables, not lentils.

    • @florabescansaluers
      @florabescansaluers 4 роки тому +6

      Rowen Fernandes bloating most often indicates you aren’t getting enough fiber in your diet, and actually need to be consuming more high-fiber food such as lentils and other pulses and legumes

    • @Paretozen
      @Paretozen 4 роки тому +8

      @@rowenfernandes2956 Don't spread misinformation please. Lentils are top quality food across the board.
      Fruits are full of sugar. Oily fish is extremely expensive and thus not accessible to most people. Vegetables contain no calories so you have to eat kilos of them. Beef has a Major CO2 footprint, not to mention the negative health effects. Chicken is fine, fish is fine, .. both in moderation & only to supply you with essential aminoacids.
      Keep it real!

    • @susancohen4940
      @susancohen4940 4 роки тому

      Paretozen m

    • @mjrussell414
      @mjrussell414 3 роки тому

      @@Paretozen yes, lentils are a great food, but you are spreading some misinformation too. Fruits are great for you too.

  • @ivorputnam5958
    @ivorputnam5958 5 років тому +34

    I made this a few days ago and it was perfect. Your videos are so beautifully executed, and you are a terrific presenter. thank you for putting these together to enrich our lives. X

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому +1

      Ivor Putnam Thank you for trying this - I’m so pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for you lovely comments!

  • @youdeserveicecream
    @youdeserveicecream 7 років тому +25

    I eat it over rice - delicious! Thank you for the recipe :)

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  7 років тому +4

      Best way to eat dhal!! Thanks for watching

  • @karenallen5736
    @karenallen5736 Рік тому +6

    I have made this dhal a number of times now, it's my favorite version of dhal. The tomato masala is good enough to eat by itself!! Thanks again Hari ❤

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  Рік тому +1

      Always happy to help - I have to say I have just had a bowl full myself!! Glad you love it too 🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @Spike-ck5tj
    @Spike-ck5tj 3 роки тому +1

    I would just like to thank you for this recipe. My partner is Asian (uk pakistan) In 15 years I have never cooked any of the food I enjoy with my v talented inlaws. There are awesome cooks in the family - how could I compete? I did try to make channa years ago (followed a recipe to the T bought everything from an Asian grocers) and it was awful and knocked my confidence. I've been trying recipes off YT during lock down. I started with pakora, then Saag Aloo, and I thought I'd try your dahl. It was delicious! - to be told it was better than my sister in laws was high praise indeed, I was speechless! You've given me confidence so thank you. I'm vegetarian and I've always said if I could cook, saag aloo, dahl and channa I'd be happy. So I'll find a good channa recipe next. Thank you again. Take care.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  3 роки тому +1

      Hey spike I’m really happy to read this. Can I suggest taking a look at my website as there are hundreds for you to look through and if you need help download my free app and ask questions. I will always come back to you www.harighotra.co.uk
      You can do it and I’m happy to help!

    • @Spike-ck5tj
      @Spike-ck5tj 3 роки тому

      @@HariGhotra thank you for the encouragement. I'll definitely check out the website. I'd watched 10 Dahl videos before I found yours. I may not have known how to make it but knew what I and my partner liked to eat : - ) and it was as promised - delicious, so I'm sure I'll find more on your channel/app. Thanks again.

  • @Norman92151
    @Norman92151 5 років тому +30

    I find Indian food the best cure for a blue mood on a wet, chilly, cloudy day. The fantastic, intense and to westerners exotic spice flavors conspire to brighten up ones mood. Thanks for this mouthwatering recipe.

    • @usmanullah122
      @usmanullah122 5 років тому +1

      On a wet and chilly day I need some pakora and a nice cup of tea

    • @ritaranee4787
      @ritaranee4787 4 роки тому

      Come visit Shillong and you will find all kinds of food here... from spice numbingly to flavourful soupy

  • @oldtykesmith2317
    @oldtykesmith2317 5 років тому +14

    I could almost smell it cooking. How delicious it looks.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому +1

      It's super tasty and quick so give it a try!

  • @user-wt5xr1wb3r
    @user-wt5xr1wb3r 4 роки тому +2

    I cant say how grateful I am that I found this on UA-cam! I love lentils and I missed home cooking. This recipe is incredible and definitely was a much needed warm hug haha!

  • @rtindale19
    @rtindale19 4 роки тому +1

    I made this tonight but with split yellow gram. Didn't have the grated ginger or the fenugreek.
    My vegetarian son absolutley loved it and it was very emotional for me. It tasted the same as the way my Mum used to make it. Shes not here now and its the first time I have tasted anything tgat taseted like her cooking. It was lovely. Thankyou for the demonstration of how to make it Hari.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  4 роки тому

      Oh my you have just made me well up!! Thank you so much for sharing your experience with me. I'm so happy I could help to bring back your mums memory through this dish - thank you. If you took a picture I would love to see it - you can post it on my free app! Thank you and stay safe x

  • @amarok5048
    @amarok5048 3 роки тому +3

    I notice whenever I'm stressed, if I watch one of your recipes, it chills me out completely. Thank you

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  3 роки тому +1

      So happy to read this and be able to help you relax at challenging times. Thanks for watching Hari

    • @amarok5048
      @amarok5048 3 роки тому

      @@HariGhotra Have only just now managed to source some ghee (my area is not very cosmopolitan) so will be making dhal and naan bread tomorrow

  • @gerardjones7881
    @gerardjones7881 4 роки тому +203

    When we got home from school mum put margarine on bread and sprinkled it with sugar. We proudly have no teeth.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  4 роки тому +16

      Haha - but lots of great memories!

    • @catladyjai1113
      @catladyjai1113 4 роки тому +23

      We did that too but now we're obese lol

    • @bluesparrow92
      @bluesparrow92 4 роки тому +1

      😁😁

    • @danakarloz5845
      @danakarloz5845 4 роки тому +3

      😂🙈

    • @emh8861
      @emh8861 4 роки тому +15

      We had flour tortillas with margarine. Now diabetic.

  • @amritagill1680
    @amritagill1680 3 роки тому +7

    thanks for going through all the steps so thoroughly. I never know when my dal is soft enough and your explanation and method is excellent. Most Chefs don't offer that explanation for us newbies.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching Amrita glad it was helpful

  • @candycain1001
    @candycain1001 4 роки тому +60

    I JUST made this, and hot damn, it’s good. I also think that some of that Masala sauce on a toasted English muffin and a poached egg is in my future. Thank you. ❤️

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  4 роки тому +4

      Loving that you love this!

  • @MarkyShaw
    @MarkyShaw 6 років тому +53

    I needed a quick side dish for tonight's dinner and stumbled across this recipe. I had everything I needed in the cupboard and this turned out fantastic. The little ones loved it too! Thanks for sharing!

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  6 років тому +5

      Hi Mark My pleasure so good to hear that the kids enjoyed it too. Dhal is such a delicious source of protein, it's healthy and easy to make to. Please do check out the other recipes and I have just launched my free app too so please do download it www.harighotra.co.uk/app Thanks for leaving your comments Hari

  • @KARAN7497
    @KARAN7497 4 роки тому +55

    Very well presented, cook is calm , composed and beautiful lady. Good recipe

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  4 роки тому +2

      thanks so much for watching - hope you enjoy the other videos too

    • @sretnazvijezda400
      @sretnazvijezda400 3 роки тому

      Awesome lady😉

  • @footscorn
    @footscorn 4 роки тому +4

    This was always a staple when my wife and I were bringing up our five kids in the eighties. We also used to add currants and a clove or two. Always served with lots of rice.

  • @dissdad8744
    @dissdad8744 4 роки тому +2

    I prepare it completely differently (all in one pot starting with the spices / aromas, no pre-cooking of lentils, no ghee, no salt until the end, no skimming etcetera), but it still turns out very nice.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  4 роки тому

      Diss & Dad thanks so much for sharing your recipe. There are so many ways to make dhal!

  • @Rightwing789
    @Rightwing789 5 років тому +9

    thank you so much ! im living away from my mum at uni and i really needed to see a live demonstration again ! this way brilliant my dahl turned out great!!!!

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому +2

      Horizon_Killa oh I am so pleased to hear that! So happy I could help get you the flavours from home!

  • @789DarkWolf
    @789DarkWolf 5 років тому +8

    I've never tried cooking indian food before. This recipe is absolutely delicious, and easy to make! It's vegan budget meal if you use oil instead of ghee.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому +5

      Wow - I am so happy to hear that you gave this a go especially as you have never cooked Indian food before! There are so many Indian dishes that are suitable for a vegan diet or can be adapted to suit a vegan diet and lots are cheap too. Do take a look at the website and app where you can search by vegan too. www.harighotra.co.uk Thanks so much for watching and trying the recipe. Hari

  • @randolphpinkle4482
    @randolphpinkle4482 3 роки тому +3

    "I can see that it's not quite there." Those are the true teachable moments. Everything else is just a recipe.

  • @sailorgirl2017
    @sailorgirl2017 2 роки тому

    This. This is how I want to learn about cooking from others. Real. No selling. Clearly understand.

  • @homsa18
    @homsa18 5 років тому +11

    I'm definitely trying this out. Looks simple and delicious (I love lentils).

  • @maheakbarian8516
    @maheakbarian8516 5 років тому +6

    This was just lovely. THANK YOU!. No showboating , just simple instructions and a calming and relaxed.Looks simple and delicious! You have a new subscriber.

  • @lulasamir2794
    @lulasamir2794 4 роки тому +1

    I love lentils but I got tired of cooking it the same way every time. I found this and I decided to try it out. I couldn't find fenugreek leaves and garam masala but I asked my Indian friend and she gave me some. My Friend was even giving me tips on how to make it better but I told her that I was following the recipe in this video exactly.
    After I was done I asked her to taste it and give me her verdict. She went from giving me tips to asking for this recipe ✌😄
    It is absolutely delicious! I am having it with bulgur Thank you so much for this recipe ♥♥♥ God bless you 🙏

  • @Leguminator
    @Leguminator 3 роки тому +1

    I've made this so often it's a staple in my kitchen and I stopped needing the written recipe a while ago. Just made it again today, it's cloudy, rainy and a bit chilly --- perfect day for this.

  • @ThePattiw
    @ThePattiw 4 роки тому +8

    Great recipe! In my family we always add the salt after the dahl has cooked. We found that the salt in with the dahl at the beginning keeps the grains separate. Love the fried chillies❣️🔥

  • @songbirdmedows
    @songbirdmedows 5 років тому +12

    I first made this about a year ago. I’m pretty sure I commented on how fabulous it was. I’m very new to Indian food still even after trying this a year ago. I’ve never had any other dhal than this. I absolutely love it, I make it very often sometimes four times a week LOL anyways I just want to say thank you for sharing and now that I’m on a holiday I’m going to do a marathon on all of your recipes. I am plant based so there’s a lot of things that I will need to change, but I just use vegetable broth in place of ghee. Thanks so much for sharing 😊

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому +1

      That's so wonderful!! I am so pleased you are continuing to cook this and still loving it - thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Have you downloaded my free app hari.is/2P5rXbk please do share pictures of the dhal you cook so we can all see it. Thank you Hari

    • @songbirdmedows
      @songbirdmedows 5 років тому

      Hari Ghotra
      Thanks I wasn’t aware of the app. I’ll definitely download it 😊

  • @mycatsissy
    @mycatsissy 4 роки тому +25

    I watched once then gathered my ingredients and followed along in real-time. This dish was simple and delicious. It was fun to follow along! Thank you!

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  4 роки тому

      Susan Brennan I’m so happy to read that you watched, cooked and had fun. Thank you - if you took a picture it would be great if you could post it on my app do I can see it!

    • @clarescully3094
      @clarescully3094 3 роки тому

      What quantity of lentils/ water for that paste please?

  • @restrelaxsleep9557
    @restrelaxsleep9557 Рік тому +1

    Great recipe. Red lentil looks very delicious/ Thank you for sharing.

  • @bashmead1
    @bashmead1 4 роки тому +5

    Just made this! Worked beautifully, added to my repertoire - lovely video too, calming, clear instructions on how to take good care to fine tune the dish. Love it!

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  4 роки тому

      Bethan Ashmead Latham so happy you enjoyed this - please do take a picture and share it on my free app. Would love to see your dish!

  • @rondafultz2701
    @rondafultz2701 5 років тому +95

    I love dal, but your blouse is gorgeous on you, the coral is so flattering

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому +8

      Oh how lovely - thanks so much!

    • @MsButtercup3000
      @MsButtercup3000 4 роки тому +3

      It goes beautifully with your skin tone, sooo pretty ❤️
      Trini Dahl is so simple, i started making my own tweaks that look similar to yours and it makes me so happy ❤️❤️ beautiful food all over

    • @raykent3211
      @raykent3211 4 роки тому +9

      Funnily enough, in France red lentils aren't called rouge but corail, the colour of coral, so the blouse is a perfect match.

    • @seemakher4643
      @seemakher4643 4 роки тому +1

      Yes , agreed

    • @lisavolpe3269
      @lisavolpe3269 4 роки тому +1

      I agree

  • @SolutionsWithin
    @SolutionsWithin 4 роки тому

    just made this. My son and I are LOVING IT. I added curry and garam masala! YUMM!! Oh, and I roasted potatoes and stirred them in with some baby organic spinach and a teaspoon of brown sugar at the end. Thank you!! : )

  • @apriln2108
    @apriln2108 2 роки тому

    Seriously! I'm in heaven right now. This is now my favorite soul. Fragrant, delicious and healthy!!!

  • @edstraker8451
    @edstraker8451 6 років тому +5

    Thanks for the vid Hari. One of the best methods Ive seen on cooking lentils. Thinking of eating them on their own 3 times a week, as a health kick.

  • @mikewilliams7519
    @mikewilliams7519 5 років тому +4

    thank you the Dhal looks delicious. I'm going to try it soon! You make it easy to follow for a numpty like me

  • @manjushma
    @manjushma 4 роки тому +1

    Gotta love anyone who cooks in Le Crueset!! Nice to see an Indian recipe being cooked in good stainless steel utensils instead of non stick pans (often scratched) that a lot of cooks use in their videos! I didn't need to learn how to make daal but I watched your video any way!

  • @rhinos111
    @rhinos111 2 роки тому +2

    Have made this 5 or so times now and will be making it for the rest of my days. It is perfection.

  • @RowanWillowfly
    @RowanWillowfly 4 роки тому +6

    The best red lentil dhal ever! Seriously, so good!

  • @botong9958
    @botong9958 5 років тому +5

    Thanks for the lovely recipe! I am about to make one with your recipe.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому +1

      My pleasure make sure you let me know how you get on. Thanks for watching.

  • @rtindale19
    @rtindale19 4 роки тому +2

    It did actually bring tears to my eyes. Couldn't believe how like my Mums it was. I'm sorry I didn't taje a photograph, but I will be trying out your recipes and will definitely take photographs next time.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  4 роки тому

      Richard Tindale here’s to you mum xx

  • @criptions5654
    @criptions5654 4 роки тому

    I dont know why i clicked on your video because i make masur dal so frequently so didn't need to learn it but I was the happiest after watching your video coz your accent is marvelous,your georgous and your process of making masur dal is just like mine.just a tip put the salt into the pan immediately after you add tomatoes,dont wait for long.salt helps to break down the tomatoes faster.i add another spoon ghee just before putting the garam masala.smells and tastes divine.

  • @TameTusker
    @TameTusker 6 років тому +4

    Nice recipe and I will certainly try it. Wow! The chef has prettty eyes...love them!

  • @careya
    @careya 3 роки тому +6

    I made dal today. It’s the comfort food I never knew I was missing.

    • @Ducktility
      @Ducktility Рік тому

      Thanks for saying Dal correctly

  • @sanjayahlawat2826
    @sanjayahlawat2826 4 роки тому

    Hari Ghotra ki Jai!! Jai ho Devi, Jai ho!! I will follow your recipes and find my Indian cooking roots.

  • @rhuechantal6316
    @rhuechantal6316 3 роки тому +2

    I love red lentils, they're so wholesome. I can't wait to try this recipe. Thank you so much for sharing.

  • @kh23797
    @kh23797 5 років тому +4

    Hari, you it was who quite by chance started my 'dhalmania'. And I haven't looked back! Indian food is now a big part of my healthy sliming régime, drastically reducing meat content and concentrating on delicious low-GI pulses and veg. With my Sri Lankan and Indian friends, I compare and combine with enthusiasts, and we all plunder your beautifully-arranged website.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому +1

      Oh my - what a wonderful comment to read!! I'm thrilled to hear that 'dhalmania' has taken over your friends and family!! It's truly wonderful to hear that you are using the website and sharing ideas and cooking together. That was the sole purpose of me starting this whole thing! Thank you, you have made my day!

  • @whoweare3350
    @whoweare3350 5 років тому +8

    Just made this and we LOVED it! Thank you so much 😋👏🏻🙌🏼

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому

      So good to hear that - thanks so much for watching and trying the recipe

  • @erezgreenfodor2647
    @erezgreenfodor2647 Рік тому +3

    I’ve seen a lot of Dahl recipes. This is the only one that actually worked for me. And I also really like how you are guiding with every step, very reassuring:)
    Thank you

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  Рік тому

      So pleased you enjoyed it - I love dhal people can make things complicated when they don’t need to be!

  • @Belfastboi
    @Belfastboi 4 роки тому

    I love the pot you keep your spices in! Thankyou 🙏🏻

  • @davefleury2984
    @davefleury2984 5 років тому +4

    I like that idea of having a big tin for all the spices. Going to try that!

    • @ndjubilant8391
      @ndjubilant8391 2 роки тому

      Thanks for the reminder. Listened rather than watched much of this.

  • @Donegaldan
    @Donegaldan 5 років тому +9

    loved the demonstration and explanation

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому

      Thanks so much for watching! Glad you enjoyed it - there are lots more recipes on the website and on the app so do take a look!

  • @dianewallman8179
    @dianewallman8179 2 роки тому +1

    O M G I have just made this it is amazing. I've been looking for a Dahl recipe like the one I had in India and never been happy but this, is, amazing love it

  • @georginacook1850
    @georginacook1850 2 роки тому +1

    This is one of my favourite recipes and I cook it regularly, using your video! Thank you for teaching me such a wonderful traditional Indian recipe ❤️

  • @spinnettdesigns
    @spinnettdesigns 4 роки тому +5

    This looks beautiful. I’m so glad to find this even though you made it 3 years ago! Wow. I enjoyed your lovely presentation as well and I look forward to trying this, everyone seems to love it!

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  2 роки тому +1

      It is one of the first ones but the process is the same. Thanks fo watching!

    • @spinnettdesigns
      @spinnettdesigns 2 роки тому

      @@HariGhotra thank YOU

  • @tiernangorduin7975
    @tiernangorduin7975 4 роки тому +3

    She is so beautiful. I had to start the video again as I was not focusing on the cooking method. Thank you !

  • @anneborella3249
    @anneborella3249 4 роки тому

    Just discovered Hari....I enjoy watching her since she makes this about the food and not about the opportunity to showcase herself. Great communicator, sequential instruction delivered with ease and with the desire to help those of us who are unfamiliar with Indian cuisine. I'm making her Byriani this evening...but using cod and shrimp in place of the chicken....and I will accompany it with the daal as she suggested as an accompaniment. I'll be back for more recipes.....my new source!

  • @mistymorgan8068
    @mistymorgan8068 4 роки тому +1

    I hate cooking shows, but you've converted me 🥰 Love everything about this

  • @bishonenchan
    @bishonenchan 5 років тому +8

    I made this soup for supper and its absolutely delicious! Thank you for sharing this splendid recipe!

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому +1

      My pleasure - thanks for trying it. For more recipes please download my app too hari.is/2P5rXbk

  • @Tenderstem
    @Tenderstem 2 роки тому +3

    This looks totally divine! The perfect comfort food 💚

  • @emmaashby8423
    @emmaashby8423 3 роки тому +5

    First saw this video a few months ago, and came back to tell you how much I love this recipe. It's such a delicious and easy meal that I've made it almost every week since March. Looking forward to trying more of your recipes :)

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  3 роки тому

      Hi Emma so great to know that you are loving the dhal. Please do download my free app to find even more easy recipes. Thanks Hari

  • @balkansavage
    @balkansavage 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you! This is a fantastic soup! 😋 I also usually put carrots 🥕🥕 and a potato 🥔. Then I blend everything together so it looks more proffesional. 😎 Fresh lemon juice really brings this soup to a new level! 🍋

  • @BykerTheBoy
    @BykerTheBoy 7 років тому +24

    Excellent presentation and such a terrific dhal recipe !

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  7 років тому +1

      Thanks so much for watching and commenting. I love this one too.

  • @leonorebaulch6251
    @leonorebaulch6251 4 роки тому +3

    Fantastic version of my favourite Indian dish! Thank you ....have so many memories of my Mum cooking it for us ....I will,definitely try this one tonight!❤️

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  4 роки тому +1

      Leonore Baulch I’m so pleased to stir up those memories for you. Enjoy and let me know what you think!

  • @nitti3723
    @nitti3723 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for imparting knowledge on the basics! I wish more people did it!

  • @LauraRojas5
    @LauraRojas5 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much. I just did it on my own with the video by my side, and the result was divine. You explained it so perfectly. Amazing.

  • @ladyhayley4859
    @ladyhayley4859 5 років тому +3

    What a lovely video. Thank you!!! I will be cooking that this week

  • @claudinemckay3743
    @claudinemckay3743 5 років тому +6

    Thank you so much for your quick response about the preservation of ghee. I feel more at ease now keeping it at room temperature! You are a wonderful cook!!!👍

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому +1

      My pleasure and thank you.

  • @teresalumen2898
    @teresalumen2898 4 роки тому +1

    I just tried it and it worked out perfectly, my whole family loved it! Thank you so much for sharing this receipe! ❤

  • @karenallen5736
    @karenallen5736 Рік тому +1

    I have LOVED Indian cuisine from the first bite I took decades ago. I am now falling in love with the punjabi style of cooking. It's real comfort food to luxuriate in. Thank you Hari, I'm subscribing now.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  Рік тому +1

      Glad you hear you are a fan!! Punjabi food is so wholesome and delicious!! I have just launched my new book too incase you want to take a look - smarturl.it/Indianevery

  • @artichokez3270
    @artichokez3270 5 років тому +11

    love red lentil dal along w crispy spicy potatoes and basmati rice its pure heaven. sometimes we add shredded cabbage halfwa thru the dal, it melts into the soft lentils. some sweet green peas on the side too! PS you're super beautiful lady!

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому

      Wow sounds great - I love this dhal too!

    • @neildelacruz105
      @neildelacruz105 5 років тому

      care to share the recipe for those crispy spicy potatoes? :^)

  • @dimik3855
    @dimik3855 5 років тому +14

    As I wrote down the ingredients of this recipe, without looking I could swear that this is the voice of an older English lady. Remarkable how accents around the world get absorbed.

    • @HariGhotra
      @HariGhotra  5 років тому +1

      Dimi K haha you can print out the recipes from the website if you want

    • @zinaa
      @zinaa 4 роки тому +6

      She is british you know... of course her accent would be perfect...

    • @simplyshama
      @simplyshama 4 роки тому

      she actually sounds like a lot of British asians born and raised here. I have a Pakistani colleague who speaks so similarly to her.

    • @arthas640
      @arthas640 4 роки тому

      she sounds like an upper class Edwardian governess and i love it

  • @mariami4176
    @mariami4176 Рік тому +1

    I just finished my first bowl of this dal and it turned out just perfect. Thanks a lot for the detailed instructions!