Depends on how you define a curry. Yes, it is cooked in spices, has a gravy consistency, sometimes includes vegetables, fish and meat, and is had with rice or Indian bread. But is it curry curry? So, what is a daal? Daal, uncooked, is lentils. read more
Dal is just boiled lentils, with simple spices added after boiling. A ‘curry’, on the other hand, is usually heavily spiced. In a curry, the spices are added at the start, not at the end. read more
When the dal is cooked, mash well, add the salt, and a little more water, if required. In another vessel heat oil and the smashed garlic, mustard, red chillies and curry leaves. When the mustard splutters pour in the cooked dal and mix well. Serve with rice. read more
This Dhal Curry is a very mild and nutritious curry made up mainly of lentils, tomatoes, chilies, and spices. Heat level can be adjusted according to taste. Dhal Curry - a very mild and nutritious curry made up mainly of lentils, tomatoes, chilies, and spices. read more