House Black Daal Recipe
A Dishoom signature dish - dark, rich, deeply flavoured. It is cooked over 24 hours for extra harmony.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Soak the Dal
Rinse the black urad dal thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 6 hours or overnight.
- 2
Cook the Dal
In a large pot, add the soaked dal and 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook on low heat for 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
- 3
- 4
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Stir in the chopped tomatoes, coriander powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the tomatoes soften.
- 5
Combine and Simmer
Add the tempering mixture to the cooked dal. Stir in the garam masala and let the dal simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan.
