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    Published: Apr 30, 2020 · Modified: Jan 10, 2022 by Nisha · This post may contain affiliate links · 2 Comments

    Papad wali Dal (vegan, gluten-free, healthyish)

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    Papad wali Dal recipe with step by step pictures. Papad wali Dal is garlicky and prepared with split pigeon peas, water, papad, and lots of spices. It's comfort food that's healthy too!
    Papad wali Dal (vegan, gluten-free, healthy)

    Growing up I hated Dal

    You guys know growing up I hated dal, like despised it. I vividly remember sitting with a dal bowl in front of me and being forced to finish it, the very thought of it makes me cringe. My mom always made dal without tadka (tempering) due to my dad's health, and so I didn't even know tadka existed until I was in my 20s.

    When I'd go to family parties, dal was always on the menu, and I would always skip it. I just assumed it was boring and blah without tadka. Now that I know tadka exists, I always add a good tadka to all my dals. Enter, Papad wali Dal.
    Papad wali Dal (vegan, gluten-free, healthy)

    What is Papad wali Dal?

    To be honest, I'm not sure Papad wali Dal is a thing. I just happened to make Toor dal Tadka which is prepared with split pigeon peas, water, and spices, and then I happened to add baked papad and loads of garlic to the dish. It turned out even better than the original Toor dal Tadka. If you're looking for something slightly different than the usual dal, give my Papad wali Dal a try. It's serious comfort food when paired with a bowl of rice, and healthy too!
    Papad wali Dal (vegan, gluten-free, healthy)

    Papad wali Dal is:

    Delicious
    Comforting
    Flavorful
    Healthyish
    Gluten-Free
    Vegan
    Nutritious
    Papad wali Dal (vegan, gluten-free, healthy)

    How to make Papad wali Dal recipe step by step?

    for the dal / lentils

    1. Soak split piegon pea lentils in warm water for 15 minutes.
    2. Combine the toor dal ingredients… lentils, water, turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon salt in the Instant Pot.
    3. Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 8 minutes. Natural Release for 10 minutes.

    prepare the tadka / tempering.

    1. Once the dal is done, you'll need all your spices for the tempering and chopped garlic.
    2. Heat up a small pot on medium heat, once hot add oil. Let the oil heat up and then add all the spices and garlic. Temper for about 30-45 seconds max. Make sure the garlic doesn't' burn.
    3. Pour the tadka over the dal. Mix well.

    for garnish

    1. Adjust salt. Add mango powder and fresh cilantro leaves.
    2. Heat up papad over the stove, in the toaster oven, or in the microwave. You will need 3-4 papads.
    3. Break the papad into large pieces. I added 3 papads to my dal.
    4. Mix well. The heat will soften the papad immediately.

    Serve with white rice, brown rice, or quinoa. Feel free to add yogurt and achaar as well.

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    Papad wali Dal (vegan, gluten-free, healthyish)

    5 from 2 votes
    By: Nisha
    Papad wali Dal is garlicky and prepared with split pigeon peas, water, papad, and lots of spices. It's comfort food that's healthy too!
    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 40 minutes mins
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 317 kcal
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    Ingredients
      

    for Toor Dal / Split Pigeon Peas

    • 1 ½ cups toor dal / split pigeon peas
    • 4 ½ cups water you can add more later
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1 teaspoon salt

    for the tadka / tempering

    • 3 tablespoon avocado oil you can use less oil try 2 tbsp
    • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
    • ⅛ teaspoon hing
    • 2 teaspoon cumin seeds
    • 1 ½ teaspoon ajwain / carom seeds
    • 2 teaspoon coriander powder
    • 1 teaspoon garam masala
    • 4 dry red chilies split in half
    • ¼ teaspoon red chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon amchoor / mango powder
    • 8 cloves garlic chopped

    for garnish

    • salt to taste if need be
    • ½ teaspoon amchoor / mango powder
    • small handful fresh cilantro leaves chopped
    • 3 papads baked

    Instructions
     

    for the dal / lentils

    • Soak split piegon pea lentils in warm water for 15 minutes.
    • Combine the toor dal ingredients… lentils, water, turmeric powder, and 1 teaspoon salt in the Instant Pot.
    • Set the Instant Pot to High Pressure for 8 minutes. Natural Release for 10 minutes.

    prepare the tadka / tempering.

    • Once the dal is done, you'll need all your spices for the tempering and chopped garlic.
    • Heat up a small pot on medium heat, once hot add oil. Let the oil heat up and then add all the spices and garlic. Temper for about 30-45 seconds max. Make sure the garlic doesn't' burn.
    • Pour the tadka over the dal. Mix well.

    for garnish

    • Adjust salt. Add mango powder and fresh cilantro leaves.
    • Heat up papad over the stove, in the toaster oven, or in the microwave. You will need 3-4 papads.
    • Break the papad into large pieces. I added 3 papads to my dal.
    • Mix well. The heat will soften the papad immediately.
    • Serve with white rice, brown rice, or quinoa. Feel free to add yogurt and achaar as well.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 317kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 14gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 773mgPotassium: 131mgFiber: 10gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 63IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 3mg
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian
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    1. RM says

      September 25, 2021 at 1:29 pm

      5 stars
      This dal was amazing and such a new concept to me . Very quick to make too ..loved the masala blend . Thanks Nisha ♥️

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    2. Shilpa says

      May 04, 2020 at 9:21 pm

      5 stars
      This papad wali daal was so tasty and easy to make. My mother-in-law who usually doesn't even like my cooking even loved it! lol

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