Bengali Sweet And Sour Lentils Recette

Experience a flavor explosion with this authentic Bengali Sweet and Sour Lentil recipe! This vibrant dal balances the tang of tamarind with the sweetness of coconut and spices, creating a dish that's both comforting and exciting. Easily customizable to your preferred level of sweetness, this recipe is a delicious weeknight meal or impressive dinner party addition. Adapted from a recipe by Beverley LeBlanc.

Préparation 15 min
Cuisson 70 min
Calories 418.8 kcal
Protéines 27g
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Comment préparer Bengali Sweet And Sour Lentils

  1. Rinse 1 cup red lentils thoroughly under running water, removing any debris.
  2. In a large pot, combine the lentils with 3 cups of water. Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that rises to the surface.
  3. Once the foaming subsides, add 2 bay leaves, 2-3 green chilies (slit lengthwise), 1 tsp turmeric powder, and a pinch of asafoetida.
  4. Partially cover the pot and simmer gently for 40 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the water is absorbed.
  5. While the lentils simmer, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  6. Add 1 medium onion (finely chopped) and 1 inch ginger (grated). Sauté for 6-8 minutes, stirring frequently, until softened.
  7. Stir in 1/2 cup grated creamed coconut, 1 green chili (finely chopped), 2 tbsp sugar (adjust to taste), 2 tbsp tamarind paste, 1 tsp garam masala, 1/2 tsp cumin powder, and 1/2 tsp coriander powder. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  8. Once the lentils are cooked, add the sautéed coconut and spice mixture. Stir well to combine.
  9. Season with salt to taste. Add more sugar or tamarind paste as needed to balance the sweetness and sourness.
  10. Transfer the dal to a serving bowl. Drizzle with 1 tbsp hot ghee (clarified butter), sprinkle with extra garam masala and chopped cilantro for garnish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

1 g

Sugar

65g

Fat

38g

Carbs

17g

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Soups, Stews & Chilis Main Courses Main Dish / Dinner Side Dishes Vegetarian Proteins Bean & Lentil Recipes Asian Indian Healthy Vegetarian

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Questions fréquentes

Combien de temps faut-il pour préparer Bengali Sweet And Sour Lentils ?

Bengali Sweet And Sour Lentils prend environ 85 minutes du début à la fin — environ 15 minutes de préparation et 70 minutes de cuisson.

Combien de calories contient Bengali Sweet And Sour Lentils ?

Bengali Sweet And Sour Lentils contient environ 418.8 calories par portion, avec environ 27 g de protéines, 17 g de glucides et 29 g de lipides.

De quels ingrédients ai-je besoin pour Bengali Sweet And Sour Lentils ?

Les principaux ingrédients de Bengali Sweet And Sour Lentils sont Channa Dal, Water, Bay Leaves, Fresh Chili Peppers, Ground Turmeric, Asafoetida Powder. Consultez la liste complète avec les quantités ci-dessus.

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