Papadums With Whipped Dal

Serves: 3

Irma Bergnaum

1 January 1970

Based on User reviews:

45

Spice

54

Sweetness

49

Sourness

44

mins

Prep time (avg)

6

Difficulty

Ingredients:

1 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

1 tsp

Curry Powder

1 tsp

Cardamom

1 tsp

Sea Salt

1 cup

Red Lentil

1.5 tbsps

Lemon Juice

Directions:

1

Line a plate with paper towels

2

Pour a shallow layer of canola oil in a large sauté pan or skillet and heat over high heat until it ripples

3

Fry the papadum sheets one at a time until crispy, about 30 seconds

4

There’s no need to flip them, as they are so thin

5

Transfer to the paper towel–lined plate to absorb excess oil, then cool to room temperature

6

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days

7

Heat the sunflower oil in a medium saucepan over high heat until it ripples

8

Add the onion, garlic, curry, cardamom, ginger, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes

9

Reduce the heat to medium, add 3 cups water and the lentils, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 15 minutes

10

Set aside to cool fully

11

Transfer the lentil mixture to a blender with the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth

12

Serve with papadum pieces or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days

13

Line a plate with paper towels

14

Pour a shallow layer of canola oil in a large sauté pan or skillet and heat over high heat until it ripples

15

Fry the papadum sheets one at a time until crispy, about 30 seconds

16

There’s no need to flip them, as they are so thin

17

Transfer to the paper towel–lined plate to absorb excess oil, then cool to room temperature

18

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days

19

Heat the sunflower oil in a medium saucepan over high heat until it ripples

20

Add the onion, garlic, curry, cardamom, ginger, salt, and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent, about 4 minutes

21

Reduce the heat to medium, add 3 cups water and the lentils, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 15 minutes

22

Set aside to cool fully

23

Transfer the lentil mixture to a blender with the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth

24

Serve with papadum pieces or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days