Red lentil dal bhorta
Cooked and mashed red lentils with garlic, green chili, onion, salt, and mustard oil—a Bangladeshi bhorta to serve with rice.
This dal bhorta combines tender lentils with toasted garlic and chili, onion, and mustard oil. The stated preparation time and yield are estimates; serve it with rice.
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Method
- 01
Cook the lentils
Rinse the lentils and put them in a pot with the water. Cook until tender and the liquid has been absorbed; if the pot dries before they soften, add a little more water as needed.
Ready to continue when: The lentils are tender and the cooking liquid has been absorbed.
20 min - 02
Toast the garlic and chilies
Toast the garlic and green chilies in a dry pan, turning them so they cook on all sides.
Ready to continue when: The garlic is tender and golden, and the chilies have toasted spots.
- 03
Mash and mix
Mash the toasted garlic and chilies with the salt. Add the onion, cooked lentils, and mustard oil; mash and mix until combined.
Ready to continue when: The lentils are mashed and the mixture is even, with the onion distributed throughout.
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