Broccoli Dal Curry 🥦🍛
Overview:
Name: Broccoli Dal Curry
Cook Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Description: This is an extremely flavorful curry. Vegetarians can use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Kids really like this too (with less pepper). Serve with basmati as a side to a more elaborate dinner, or alone, for a simple meal.
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Lentil, Beans, Vegetable, Asian, Indian, Low Cholesterol, Kid Friendly, < 4 Hours
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 445
- Fat Content: 15.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 8g
- Cholesterol Content: 30.5mg
- Sodium Content: 1362.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 59g
- Fiber Content: 15.1g
- Sugar Content: 8.5g
- Protein Content: 25.7g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 4 tbsp | Butter |
| 2 tbsp | Ghee |
| 1 large | Onion, finely chopped |
| 1 1/2 tsp | Chili powder |
| 2 tsp | Black pepper, freshly ground |
| 1 tsp | Cumin, ground |
| 2 tsp | Ground coriander |
| 1 tsp | Turmeric |
| 1 1/2 cups | Red lentils |
| 2 cups | Chicken broth (vegetable broth for vegetarians) |
| 1 head | Broccoli, cut into florets |
| 1/2 cup | Flour |
| 1 tsp | Salt |
| 1/4 cup | Cashews (optional) |
Instructions:
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Saute Onions: Heat butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add chopped onions and saute until well browned.
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Spice Infusion: Stir in chili powder, black pepper, ground cumin, ground coriander, and turmeric. Cook, stirring, for about a minute until the spices are fragrant.
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Add Lentils: Add the red lentils, lemon juice, chicken broth (or vegetable broth), and coconut if using. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45-55 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. If the mixture becomes too thick during cooking, you may need to add a little hot water.
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Prepare Broccoli: While the lentils are simmering, steam the broccoli florets for about 7 minutes until they are tender but still crisp. Then, plunge them into cold water to stop the cooking process, and set aside.
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Thicken the Curry: Remove about 1/3 cup of liquid from the lentil mixture and transfer it to a small bowl. Add the flour and stir until a smooth paste forms. Return this paste to the saucepan.
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Incorporate Broccoli: Add the steamed broccoli florets and salt to the saucepan. If using, add cashews. Stir to combine all ingredients.
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Final Simmer: Simmer the curry for an additional 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together and the broccoli to absorb some of the sauce.
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Serve: Serve the broccoli dal curry over cooked basmati rice for a satisfying meal.
Enjoy the delightful flavors of this comforting and nutritious broccoli dal curry! It’s perfect for a cozy dinner or for sharing with loved ones.
