
Soups
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.
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
- Rinse the lentils under clear water until it runs almost clear, then drain them.
- In a large pot, fry the sliced onion and crushed garlic in the oil for 5 minutes over medium heat, until golden.
- Add the diced tomato, the tomato paste, turmeric, cumin and ground coriander, then stir for 2 minutes.
- 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.
- When the lentils mash easily, blend lightly or mash with a fork to get a creamy but still slightly grainy texture.
- Adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Meanwhile, fry the second sliced onion in the oil until deep brown and crispy, then drain it.
- 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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