Broccoli Dal Curry

Name: Broccoli Dal Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 70 min
Total time: 90 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 4 tbsp butter; 2 medium onions; 1 tsp chili powder; 1.5 tsp black pepper; 2 tsp cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 2 tsp turmeric; 1 cup red lentil; 1 lemon; 3 cup chicken broth; 2 medium broccoli; 0.5 cup dried coconut; 1 tbsp flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 cup cashews

Steamed lentils, broccoli and coriander, warmed with chilli and cumin, a South Asian curry.

1 hr 30 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 70 min · 90 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat butter in saucepan and saute onions until well browned. Add chili powder, pepper, cumin, coriander and turmeric.
2
Stir and cook, 1 minute. Add lentils, lemon juice, broth and coconut if using. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 45-55 minutes (if mixture is too thick, you may need to add a little hot water).
3
Steam broccoli for 7 minutes. Plunge broccoli in cold water and set aside. Remove 1/3 cup of liquid from the lentil mixture.
7 min
4
Add to flour to form a smooth paste. Return to pan; add broccoli, salt and nuts if using. Simmer for 5 minutes. Serve over Basmati rice.
5 min