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Langar Dal

Langar dal is a dish consisting of stewed dal (split lentils) served at many gurdwaras and mosques.

Time
60 minutes
Servings
4

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (240 ml) raw dal (any variety)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) water
  • ¼ ea. medium onion
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml) turmeric powder
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) ghee
  • ½ tsp (2.5 ml) salt
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Method

  1. Rinse the dal three times and strain out the water.
  2. Chop the onion into small cubes about 1 cm on each side.
  3. Put the ghee in a pressure cooker and let it melt with the lid off.
  4. Add the onions into the pot and sauté them for three minutes.
  5. Add the turmeric powder to the pot and mix it well with the onions and ghee.
  6. Add the dal, water, and salt.
  7. Close the lid and seal the valve.
  8. Pressure cook for 12 minutes.
  9. Let the pressure release naturally.
  10. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Be careful when sautéing the onions; the hot ghee can splash and burn your hand.
  • Be careful when releasing the pressure on the pressure cooker; the steam is very hot. Cover the vent with a towel and use a chopstick or spoon to release the steam.

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