Star Fruit Dal

Here is an incredibly tasty dal recipe with star fruit.

#Lentils
  • Serves 3
  • 25 min
  • May 25, 2020
Star Fruit Dal

Ingredients

  • Lentils (1/2 cup)
  • Turmeric powder (1 teaspoon)
  • Star fruit (1)
  • Onion (1)
  • Garlic (1–2 cloves)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Green chilies (1–2)
  • Cilantro (to taste)
  • Oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Panch phoron (1/2 teaspoon)

Method

  1. In a pot, boil the washed lentils in enough water. Add 1 teaspoon of turmeric. When the lentils are cooked, season with salt and add the star fruit, cut in half, seeded, and washed, along with the green chilies. Take the pot off the heat once the star fruit softens.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a pan and fry the chopped onion, garlic, and panch phoron until golden. Pour the oil and fried aromatics into the cooked dal. Simmer for another 1–2 minutes. Add chopped cilantro just before serving.
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