Not only does this tick the boxes for ‘healthy’ and ‘flavour’, this recipe helps us to reduce our meat intake and keep costs satisfyingly low for this slow cooker fakeaway. A Slow Cooker Dahl just feels good while you’re eating it, and, like always, the hard work is done hours in advance with these slow cooker recipes! If you’re in a meat-eating household, this is a perfect recipe if you have vegetarian guests coming round or you simply want a break from chicken, beef or lamb curries for a change. It’s also an ideal dish to make as part of a larger feast – perhaps a curry night or a hot buffet. You could also serve this alongside my speedy Palak Paneer curry. Another good veggie curry option in the slow cooker is my Chickpea Curry (AKA Chana Saag).
Why you’ll love this Slow Cooker Dahl recipe
⭐️ Simple store-cupboard ingredients ⭐️ Spices are aromatic and satisfying ⭐️ Delicious results with little effort I love this article in The Better India that goes into detail about the history and origins of the dahl. Traditionally you would use the process of ‘tarka’ if you’re cooking Tarka Dahl, which you can always try if you have a little extra time. A ‘tarka’ is the process of frying spices in a hot oil before adding them to a dish. This releases flavours from the spices. You then pour this over your Dahl as the ultimate seasoning. In the freezer This recipe freezes well but try to freeze it without the paneer as that doesn’t freeze well. Just wait until it’s totally cold and then put into a freezer proof container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost thoroughly before reheating in the microwave or on the hob. Stock amount: The amount of stock you need for this recipe varies greatly depending on the ingredients and also how runny you like your dhal. If it looks too thick or dry an hour or two before serving (or even when you go to serve) add an additional 100-200ml of stock and stir well. I find that sometimes a lot of liquid is released by the butternut squash and other times not so much. That’s why I start with 100ml of stock and then adjust accordingly.
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