You might need to buy:
  • half and half
  • vegetable oil
  • freshly ground coriander
  • freshly ground cumin
  • cayenne pepper
  • ground garam masala*
  • sea salt
  • plum tomatoes cut in large dice
  • plain Greek yogurt
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Basmati rice
  • *Spices can be purchased at www.kalustyans.com

Dal is Indian comfort food, served at most every meal along with rice or Indian bread. This recipe is adapted from Monica Bhide’s cookbook, The Everything Indian Cookbook

You might need to buy:
  • water divided
  • tumeric powder
  • minced garlic
  • cumin seeds
  • heavy cream