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Dhal omanais

A smooth yellow lentil soup-purée flavored with garlic, turmeric and crispy fried onion, served hot with flatbread. Everyday comfort food in Omani homes, often eaten at lunch or dinner.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Garniture

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Nutrition facts

366 kcal per serving

Protein
17.2 g
Carbohydrates
33.9 g
of which sugars
4.6 g
Fat
15.2 g
of which saturated fat
1.8 g
Fiber
12.1 g

Ecomely’s estimate, calculated from the ingredients with the ANSES Ciqual food composition table, excluding sides and seasoning added to taste.

Instructions

  1. Rinse the lentils under clear water until it runs almost clear, then drain them.
  2. In a large pot, fry the sliced onion and crushed garlic in the oil for 5 minutes over medium heat, until golden.
  3. Add the diced tomato, the tomato paste, turmeric, cumin and ground coriander, then stir for 2 minutes.
  4. Add the lentils and water, bring to a boil, then lower the heat and simmer covered for 35 to 40 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  5. When the lentils mash easily, blend lightly or mash with a fork to get a creamy but still slightly grainy texture.
  6. Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
  7. Meanwhile, fry the second sliced onion in the oil until deep brown and crispy, then drain it.
  8. Serve hot, topped with fried onions and coriander, with the flatbreads.

Variations and tips

Spicier version. Add a pinch of ground chili with the turmeric for a warmer flavor.

With what's available here. Red lentils give a faster, creamier result, with the cooking time cut to 20 minutes.

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Original Ecomely recipe.