Dal: Easy Indian Comfort Food

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  • Опубліковано 8 кві 2023
  • While Indian cuisine can be complex, Dal is a simple, comforting dish that acts as a centerpiece that binds everything together in a typical Indian meal. Each region has a unique take on the dish, and it can be made easily with a few pointers and a combination of spices like cumin, garam masala, and turmeric. Chitra Agrawal of Brooklyn Delhi guides us through making a delicious and healthy Indian Dal topped with spiced ghee.
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  • @pinkmonkeybird2644
    @pinkmonkeybird2644 6 місяців тому +22

    I am not Indian, but I have been cooking and eating dal with or without tadka for decades. I’m a vegetarian and for me, Indian cuisine is one of the most approachable for meatless eating. So many recipes are naturally vegetarian and many are vegan, and so they just taste right. I just checked my recipe app and I have 39 distinct dal entries. They can be simple comfort food with gentle warm spices for when you are feeling unwell or they can be bold with multiple chilis and spices that will wake you up and surprise you with complex flavors and textures. It is comfort food that is both super easy to make and highly customizable to suit your own taste preferences.

  • @dankzilla9727
    @dankzilla9727 Рік тому +40

    Shes absolutely right about Dal. Its cheap, healthy, easy to make and a alternate protein source!

  • @fabiss23
    @fabiss23 Рік тому +56

    If you never had an authentic curry or a dal you are missing out a TON!!! go there and find a place where you can taste authentic indian cuisine!!!! i learned to make myself authentic indian foods and recipes with all the whistle and bells spices and condiments, its now one of my life's pleasures. if you cook this in your house beware, your house will smell like heaven!

    • @Jumpoable
      @Jumpoable Рік тому

      Well, smell like India LOL.

  • @misubi
    @misubi 10 місяців тому +97

    I like this lady’s down to earth vibe. More of her please.

  • @SoulessStranger
    @SoulessStranger 10 місяців тому +50

    This video was really wholesome. I felt like cooking with a friend. I learned a lot about Indian food that I had no idea about and I would love more videos like this. Especially the little twists, the family stories, the explanation of some of the names and how things are used.
    I love Indian food to bits and will never forget about all the flavours and richness I experienced when I lived there. I hope to recreate it someday again back home and I will for sure try to cook this.

  • @sameel
    @sameel Рік тому +131

    More desi food pls

    • @kvin9210
      @kvin9210 Рік тому +2

      @@ankitpsk why not? Is daal not a desi food?

    • @eblake3617
      @eblake3617 Рік тому +1

      YAS!!!!!!!

    • @vedangarekar1390
      @vedangarekar1390 Рік тому +1

      Dude do you hear yourself ?
      Dal is THE desi food. And Punjab is part of the South Asian belt where it's popular.

    • @AtulSharma-px3js
      @AtulSharma-px3js Рік тому

      ​@@ankitpsk abe anpad Desi means South Asia

    • @yugmathakkar4023
      @yugmathakkar4023 Рік тому

      @@vedangarekar1390 Dal is popular throughout the Indian Subcontinent, what are you on about? I'm a Gujarati and not one day in my life have I not had Gujarati Dal.

  • @natw2109
    @natw2109 10 місяців тому +45

    Wow, I love how approachable she made this dish and her insight offered on tradition vs her upbringing and that interpretation ❤

  • @brianmoody2549
    @brianmoody2549 Рік тому +17

    It’s great to have someone who will take time out and share with everyone,about their experiences on how to create and cook their cuisine or their home.

  • @bertoman1990
    @bertoman1990 Рік тому +12

    If you are one to explore indian cuisine, then this is the best introduction for you

  • @xAsianish
    @xAsianish 11 місяців тому +30

    It's very special to hear her add her peculiar twists, with the yogurt or the use of potato chips when out of the other thing. As a Viet person, I'll be sharing this to my family! Bought the ingredients to try it out. Can't wait!

  • @curtisthomas2670
    @curtisthomas2670 8 місяців тому +18

    Dal is a popular staple in Trinidad and Tobago (due to half the population being descendants of indentured Indian laborers). The hot ghee/oil topping is known here as "chunkay". The most popular ways served are on white rice with a stewed green vegetable like spinach/amaranth, taro leaves/dasheen, bok choy or fried bitter gourd rings or fried fish.
    Dal is also popular as a base for soups.
    The yellow lentils are most widely used

    • @Sango-po5pi
      @Sango-po5pi 6 місяців тому

      But we spell is Dhal, not Dal.

    • @veenamishra8950
      @veenamishra8950 Місяць тому +1

      Chonk in North India where I grew up. Same thing

  • @buzzingtruth
    @buzzingtruth Рік тому +32

    Love this authentic representation of dal chawal, i also eat mine with achaar/chutney for tang, papad for crunch, yogurt for cooling effect, and maybe some raw onion slices in some bites. ❤

  • @jangeertbruggink7040
    @jangeertbruggink7040 Рік тому +10

    Nice fast easy and delicious, perfect starting point into the world of dahl.

  • @richardheidelberg5193
    @richardheidelberg5193 Рік тому +6

    I bought the Brooklyn Delhi and cooked the recipe. FANTASTIC!!

  • @katyburrows1079
    @katyburrows1079 Рік тому +10

    This looks amazing I love Indian food ❤️❤️

  • @illatease
    @illatease Рік тому +3

    Thank you for the recipe and explanation. 😊

  • @davebhojwani9120
    @davebhojwani9120 Рік тому +4

    Love your explanation of culture, food and textures. I eat exactly the way you eat with Dahi and achar

  • @aniljayakar
    @aniljayakar 16 днів тому

    I love her energy, she’s invited to the cookout 🫶🏾🙌🏾

  • @MrCoolangel9927
    @MrCoolangel9927 Рік тому +42

    I learned so much! More videos with her please!

  • @NC-qc7wd
    @NC-qc7wd 10 місяців тому +1

    She is pretty awesome, so much detail in this and you know she is doing it perfectly.

  • @TheMovingEye
    @TheMovingEye 7 місяців тому +4

    The concept of flavor oil to finish a dish is a thing even in Hungary of all places. There you will put in garlic but most importantly powdered paprika in the oil. It elevates even simple stews like potatoe or beans to something amazing.

    • @Fragrantbeard
      @Fragrantbeard 7 місяців тому +1

      I've never considered doing that before, except in Indian food - thank you for the wonderful idea! We can all learn so much from each other.

  • @SamSam-qm1li
    @SamSam-qm1li 8 місяців тому +2

    I loved this. Nothing crazy, something I can make at home

  • @user-sb7me2pu1b
    @user-sb7me2pu1b Рік тому +4

    Yay!!!! Love Chitra! This video is fantastic. I can attest that her Tomato Achaar is so good I eat it by itself from the jar with a spoon!

  • @nni9310
    @nni9310 8 місяців тому

    Love dal. Thanks for posting this.

  • @jfb2292
    @jfb2292 6 місяців тому

    Love the vid. Love the help with my Dal and the tadka! Thx Chitra!

  • @rileyfuckingrifle
    @rileyfuckingrifle Рік тому +6

    Yum! Looks amazing. 🤤

  • @rubenrosales7229
    @rubenrosales7229 Рік тому +5

    Thank you dal, poirier lentil recipe looks delicious and happy Easter.

  • @mysurrealsynapse
    @mysurrealsynapse Рік тому +3

    It's the most personal cooking video I have seen. 🥰🥰🥰

  • @Jumpoable
    @Jumpoable Рік тому +1

    Simple version for non-Indians & beginning cooks. Well done chef.🙏

  • @hambonelouis
    @hambonelouis Рік тому +4

    Love her vibe

  • @giannalomeli2216
    @giannalomeli2216 9 місяців тому +1

    love her 🧡 those brooklyn deli sauces are amazing!! i love the mustard one on hard-boiled eggs

  • @coucoubrandy1079
    @coucoubrandy1079 10 місяців тому +1

    I love dal and chapatis ! It's delicious 😋 with rice too

  • @soniyasherpa2519
    @soniyasherpa2519 6 місяців тому +1

    Such a sweet person!! I'm trying this atm!

  • @Selloutian
    @Selloutian Рік тому +3

    This episode was awesome

  • @thealandude9146
    @thealandude9146 Рік тому +1

    Looks lovely

  • @AVVA999
    @AVVA999 3 місяці тому

    Such a amazing recipe

  • @FishareFriendsNotFood972
    @FishareFriendsNotFood972 17 днів тому

    Just made this, it's such a forgiving and versatile recipe, it's my go to for lazy days. Also good for babies!

  • @Delorian82
    @Delorian82 9 місяців тому

    Amazing. Great recipe and production

  • @canaan_perry
    @canaan_perry Рік тому +1

    Awesome - thanks for sharing

  • @neverstopdreaming998
    @neverstopdreaming998 Рік тому +3

    Omg I love your achaar! I didn’t know it was you so it was such a nice surprise at the end. I tried making my own lemon aachar about a year ago I think I’ll go again asap

  • @RenzoVodka
    @RenzoVodka Рік тому +2

    Ok, I got the craving now.

  • @eanderson1974
    @eanderson1974 Рік тому +46

    That Dal looks so good. 😋

  • @DavidBarryViens
    @DavidBarryViens 4 місяці тому

    Came to get a recipe, stay because I fell in love. Thank you!

  • @hecatommyriagon655
    @hecatommyriagon655 7 місяців тому +2

    What's so beautiful about a recipie like this, is that you can easily expand and develop it. Add some chopped tomatoes, bell pepper and even a splash of coconut milk or add this or that and you have an infinite number of versions of this dish.

  • @sophienavarro4317
    @sophienavarro4317 4 місяці тому +1

    This is amazing! I made it last night! So delicious!❤

  • @christophercasarez5687
    @christophercasarez5687 Рік тому +2

    Love this

  • @lauriegiroux1616
    @lauriegiroux1616 8 місяців тому

    WOW, you are doing this right!!!

  • @ailynbalarido4360
    @ailynbalarido4360 8 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing your idea to cook I am from Philippines and I want to follow your recipe

  • @swagmama408
    @swagmama408 6 місяців тому

    love her! cant wait to try (: I"m Mexican but absolutely love Indian food. Hoping to master it at home!!!

  • @renujayajaya
    @renujayajaya 7 місяців тому

    Totally agree about eating with the hand!!! I loooove the papadam:)

  • @katrussell6819
    @katrussell6819 2 місяці тому

    I just tried dal with a box mix of spices. Wow. Finally got it right!!

  • @peterbeggs6759
    @peterbeggs6759 5 місяців тому

    First time watcher of your vid's. So down to earth and informative. I really like it!!!! Looking forward to seeing more. From a 5th generation half Asian Irish born in Australia. Curries rock...

  • @thomasdrew1159
    @thomasdrew1159 Рік тому +1

    Great video!

  • @learnurduwithsara1068
    @learnurduwithsara1068 Рік тому

    such an informative video. I always add chilli flakes in the masla.

  • @truecauseofchaos
    @truecauseofchaos 2 місяці тому

    This looks great! Similar to how I make mine; I use yellow split peas, and I add the flavoured oil to the pot. I use curry powder instead of garam masala too.
    May have to try this version!

  • @indiradmello1004
    @indiradmello1004 3 місяці тому

    This is my favorite dish I use pink dhal God bless

  • @nasimnoormohamed8215
    @nasimnoormohamed8215 5 місяців тому

    Very nicely explained for non curry making people. Thank you.

  • @allinsonsherratt418
    @allinsonsherratt418 14 днів тому

    Good to see a Dal without curry spices. I prefer this "yellow" version ❤

  • @RadheKrishna-ri3xg
    @RadheKrishna-ri3xg Рік тому +9

    What a lovely lady, and so courageous. It's amazing what she has achieved and turned her whole life around.
    Thank you for posting, I really enjoy your videos.

  • @user-up3pq8qz8v
    @user-up3pq8qz8v 7 місяців тому

    I just cooked a dal dish .. my way ..
    The usual whole spices + turmeric powder + 2 green chillies.
    I throw in 1 cube of anchovy , orange rind - finely chopped.
    Then i added some water for a thinner gravy + potato + tomatoes + eggplant + salmon belly.
    I cook everything w ghee .. i love ghee.
    One dish meal + 1 orange .. smacking delicious !!

  • @ralphbaier7793
    @ralphbaier7793 4 місяці тому

    I want to eat my screen. Sensual, peaceful cuisine. Namasté❤

  • @WaheedKhan-sd3jf
    @WaheedKhan-sd3jf Рік тому

    This was good!

  • @bcdznxy-jr3hx
    @bcdznxy-jr3hx 9 місяців тому +1

    My meals are so good these days .. i dont care to eat out anymore !!
    These indian dal dishes are super ..
    Also , i throw veggies into the dal .. i dont eat meat.
    God bless you , india.

    • @indianjanesmith
      @indianjanesmith 9 місяців тому +2

      Cook rice + dal + veggies together and you'll have yourself a khichdi - a tasty and nutritious meal that unites an incredibly food-diverse India!

  • @TickleyourBuds1111
    @TickleyourBuds1111 9 місяців тому

    Dal is comfort food ….. you can just make it and accomplish it with so many other dishes …. It works all the time …. Even I love Dal …. It’s a simple but gourmet food to just have with other subzees 😋😋😋😋

  • @vsssa1845
    @vsssa1845 7 місяців тому

    yoghurt and pickle, and dal. true indian

  • @devrajsuvarna6341
    @devrajsuvarna6341 3 місяці тому

    Wow amazing 👍🏻🍷🎩

  • @carolinealmeida1559
    @carolinealmeida1559 4 місяці тому +1

    You're so pretty. The food looks really good.

  • @andrejmucic5003
    @andrejmucic5003 8 місяців тому

    Thadka! I like this word!

  • @asin1479
    @asin1479 Рік тому

    Smells good

  • @harshibhatnagar6751
    @harshibhatnagar6751 Рік тому +255

    Important takeaway that I feel is missing from UA-cam Indian cooking: “Garam Masala” is a finishing spice and is used sparingly!! Please don’t use it by the spoonful!!

    • @ShubhoBose
      @ShubhoBose Рік тому +36

      depends on the dish you're cooking and the region. it can be in a marinade too.

    • @PSYCHIC_PSYCHO
      @PSYCHIC_PSYCHO Рік тому +33

      More masala the better, otherwise it would end up tasting rubbish like British food

    • @zumamaya2396
      @zumamaya2396 11 місяців тому +1

      😂😂😂 I made that mistake already

    • @zumamaya2396
      @zumamaya2396 11 місяців тому +3

      ​@@PSYCHIC_PSYCHORacist😂😂 but true. I'm an ex Brit.

    • @PSYCHIC_PSYCHO
      @PSYCHIC_PSYCHO 11 місяців тому +1

      @@zumamaya2396 I was born in England 49 years ago where I still live

  • @az9187
    @az9187 7 місяців тому

    Nice video!

  • @shanemontgomery8846
    @shanemontgomery8846 9 місяців тому

    OMG I love this host!

  • @atishkumar3654
    @atishkumar3654 Рік тому +1

    i love dal❤

  • @wheelsoncrisis
    @wheelsoncrisis 3 місяці тому

    yeah Shes truly dil se desi❤

  • @Brian-bw3uu
    @Brian-bw3uu 8 місяців тому +3

    My go to dish when I'm dieting, or just broke, is dal tadka, although I don't know if it's really a tadka because I just throw everything in the pressure cooker. Anyway, it's cheap, nutrient dense and quick cooking 😊

  • @nicolas6065
    @nicolas6065 Рік тому

    Awesome :)

  • @ameermoavia9286
    @ameermoavia9286 16 днів тому

    Thanks from a Pakistani , I actually needed it as I'm abroad and have to cook myself now😟

  • @sonnyali5372
    @sonnyali5372 Рік тому

    brilliant

  • @owlcorp4119
    @owlcorp4119 Рік тому

    More Indian food!

  • @evelynwall7470
    @evelynwall7470 8 місяців тому

    Rad as hell, beautiful food.

  • @shirleycastle5170
    @shirleycastle5170 8 місяців тому +3

    Your mini grater is actually for grating chocolate for decorating on drinks or desserts. Perfect for what your Mum used it for.

  • @Khorsathedark
    @Khorsathedark Рік тому

    Im so making this

  • @jauzihalwa
    @jauzihalwa Рік тому +2

    "Indian/South Asian food is hyper-regional" will be using that a lot!

  • @priyankandatta5644
    @priyankandatta5644 Рік тому +4

    while you can just have daal with roti or rice, but mostly in india, daal is a medium, rather than a dish in itself. See, rice is dry right. So what we do is mix daal which is a liquid with rice and then mix some curry for each bite.

  • @waheedpendu1841
    @waheedpendu1841 Рік тому

    Ek Naya subscriber waheed pendu bahut khoob video shukriya

  • @bbay1977
    @bbay1977 Рік тому +5

    I would so order that at a restraunt. I make my own curry chicken but I dont think i will try to make this. I would rather order it and enjoy the flavors 😍

    • @CoronaryTen
      @CoronaryTen Рік тому +5

      To be honest this is easier than chicken curry. :) Also, The most plain version has only turmeric as a spice, so might not need to buy too many spices. Garlic can be used in tadka instead of the other spices. Do give it a go. As she mentioned, it's very difficult to mess this. :)

    • @bbay1977
      @bbay1977 Рік тому +2

      @@CoronaryTen I just may try it, after all like she said I can't mess it up 😆.

    • @Dreyno
      @Dreyno Рік тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/9FzKK5FJa78/v-deo.html
      Another dal recipe. I’ve made it loads of times and it’s amazing. The fenugreek leaves (kasoori methi) is the secret ingredient. Makes it magical.
      It’s very easy to make and totally worth the effort.

    • @indianjanesmith
      @indianjanesmith 9 місяців тому +1

      ​@@Dreynokasuri methi is a magical ingredient indeed. Do keep in mind tho that kasuri methi is DRIED fenugreek leaves. It is used to flavour many Indian dishes in addition to spices. Fresh leaves are simply known as "methi". Methi is used to make sabzi (literally: vegetable), thepla, etc. Knowing the correct terminology will help u in Indian stores..enjoy the amazing food of my country ❤

  • @kdoran709
    @kdoran709 Рік тому

    Best

  • @BS_Patrol
    @BS_Patrol Рік тому +3

    Hell yes 🤤

  • @snoopanoop7705
    @snoopanoop7705 Рік тому +5

    🤤😌

  • @ihmpall
    @ihmpall 6 місяців тому

    Secret of Indias 100 Olympic medals . Vegetarian food

  • @beaubradley9539
    @beaubradley9539 Місяць тому

    Some say they're still "melding" flavors in the Ganges to this day.

  • @2075vj
    @2075vj Рік тому +1

    Can you share with us the site where we can purchase the spice containers. Thanks for sharing. Can’t wait to make this.

    • @raj.dabholkar
      @raj.dabholkar Рік тому

      www.amazon.com/King-International-Stainless-Through-containers/dp/B08N47YVFZ/ref=sxin_21_ac_m_mf_brs?ac_md=1-0-S2luZyBJbnRlcm5hdGlvbmFs-ac_m_mf_brs_brs&content-id=amzn1.sym.bdcfcd12-fa22-4f24-ada0-745bc245ffce%3Aamzn1.sym.bdcfcd12-fa22-4f24-ada0-745bc245ffce&crid=RL7KTRL82IYR&cv_ct_cx=indian+spice+box&keywords=indian+spice+box&pd_rd_i=B08N47YVFZ&pd_rd_r=ba96e187-1ed1-4448-b5bd-1978413f4169&pd_rd_w=nS40b&pd_rd_wg=CK2mC&pf_rd_p=bdcfcd12-fa22-4f24-ada0-745bc245ffce&pf_rd_r=R1P9ZM5CG38CNSKWJYGH&qid=1681675226&sbo=RZvfv%2F%2FHxDF%2BO5021pAnSA%3D%3D&sprefix=indian+spice+box%2Caps%2C338&sr=1-1-0e506260-0216-4180-8324-d4dd69ff9284

  • @resurrectionist1
    @resurrectionist1 10 місяців тому +1

    Tomato Achaar for the win!

  • @meindianbro
    @meindianbro Рік тому +1

    ❤️

  • @Cahtah
    @Cahtah Рік тому +1

    6:10 GENIUS

  • @solomonkane408
    @solomonkane408 Рік тому +5

    That's looks really good I need to get more comfortable eating these dishes with my hands .

    • @indianjanesmith
      @indianjanesmith 9 місяців тому +1

      YoU don't have to if you don't want to. Dal is often paired with plain rice so u can easily eat it (dal-chawal) with a fork and spoon. You do you. India won't judge u😊

  • @methmatice
    @methmatice Рік тому +4

    cuteness overload with the eating part

  • @moftheinternets606
    @moftheinternets606 7 місяців тому

    she adorable

  • @tuffybaxton6162
    @tuffybaxton6162 4 місяці тому

    I found this asian mushroom seasoning that taste like salt and mushroom with a bit of onion and garlic
    It's my g2 seasoning😋

  • @jeetenzhurlollz8387
    @jeetenzhurlollz8387 15 днів тому

    with the exception of the yogurt we eat it exactly the same in Mauritius