How To Make Aubergine Dhal with Tomato & Onion Raita
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 medium aubergines, diced
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 cup finely chopped cucumber
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- Salt to taste
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
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Rinse the lentils in cold water and drain well.
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Heat some oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. Cook until they start to splutter.
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Add the onions and garlic to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.
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Stir in the coriander powder, turmeric powder, and chili powder. Cook for a minute.
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Add the diced aubergines to the pan and cook until they are tender.
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Stir in the lentils and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil and then simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked and the mixture has thickened.
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Meanwhile, prepare the tomato and onion raita by combining the chopped tomatoes, yogurt, cucumber, and fresh coriander in a bowl. Season with salt to taste.
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Serve the aubergine dhal hot, garnished with fresh coriander. Serve with rice or naan bread and the tomato and onion raita on the side.
Nutrition
- Calories : 290kcal
- Total Fat : 6g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 5mg
- Sodium : 320mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 48g
- Dietary Fiber : 11g
- Sugar : 11g
- Protein : 14g
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