Guyanese Dhal
Hey there, cool cats! Are you ready to take a dip into the delightful world of dhal with a recipe that's sure to warm your soul and tickle your taste buds? Today, we're stirring up some magic in the kitchen with a dish that's as comforting as it is delicious – Guyanese Dhal! 🥣🌟💫 Get ready to immerse yourself in a sea of rich, aromatic flavors as we whip up a batch of this hearty lentil stew that'll have you coming back for seconds (and thirds). So, grab your apron and let's get cooking!
Lentil Love Affair: First things first – let's talk about the star of the show: lentils! Picture yourself surrounded by mountains of golden lentils, their earthy aroma filling your kitchen with promises of warmth and comfort. With every handful, imagine the hearty goodness of these little legumes infusing your dish with nourishing protein and fiber.
Spice Up Your Life: Next up, let's talk spices! Envision a rainbow of vibrant spices – from turmeric to cumin to fiery Mari wiri – lining your spice rack, ready to add a burst of flavor to our dhal. With every sprinkle, imagine the warmth and depth of flavor infusing every spoonful of this aromatic stew, transporting you straight to the bustling markets of Georgetown.
Simmering Sensation: Now, let's get cooking! Picture a bubbling pot of dhal simmering away on your stovetop, filling your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of spices and lentils. With every stir of the spoon, imagine the flavors melding together to create a symphony of taste that'll warm you from the inside out.
Garnish Galore: As our Guyanese Dhal reaches perfection, imagine the finishing touches – a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, or green onions. With every garnish, imagine the flavors coming alive, ready to tantalize your taste buds and delight your senses.
Ingredients
Lentils
Boiled Water
Chiefs Curry Powder
Roasted ground Geera or Whole Geera
Garam Masala
Garlic Herb Powder
Crushed red Peppers
Salt
Green Onions
Mari Wiri Peppers
Grind Up / Green Seasoning
Onion
Garlic
Cilantro
Chicken Broth
Oil
Recipe
Wash your Lentils
In your pressure cooker sauté your onions, garlic, and green seasoning
Add in your Lentils, seasoning (chiefs curry powder, salt, garam masala, garlic herb seasoning and let it sauté for 10 - 15 mins
Grab your Chicken Broth, add in half a box to the full box depending on the amount of lentils
Throw in your Mari wiri peppers !
Cover and pressure for 20 - 40 mins depending on how much lentils you are using
Time to Chunkay your dhal! Heat oil in a Daboo or ladle.
When the oil is hot, add in diced garlic and whole geera/cumin.
Once garlic starts to get golden brown, quickly add oil mixture to your pot of dhal and cover!
Stir to make sure it is the consistency that you would like, you can add water to make it more watery, or you can blend if your lentils do not smash on their own.
Serve over rice, Roti, or even as a soup and enjoy!
