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Black Truffle Dal

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Transform the quintessential Indian comfort food, Rice and Dal into a gourmet indulgence with Black Truffle slices - Black Truffle Dal!

Black Truffle Dal

Transform the quintessential Indian comfort food, Rice and Dal into a gourmet indulgence with Black Truffle slices - Black Truffle Dal!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

To cook the dal
  • ½ cup toor dal (split pigeon peas)
  • ½ cup water
  • ¼ tsp cumin seeds
  • a pinch of turmeric powder
To season the dal
  • 1 tsp ghee (clarified butter) or vegetable oil
  • 3 baby shallots, chopped
  • 3 -4 slices Black truffle + 1/8 tsp truffle oil
  • 4 -5 cashews
  • 1 spring onion (green)
  • ¾ cup water
  • Salt, to taste

Method
 

  1. Soak the dal in water (fully immersed) for about 1-2 hours. Rinse and drain until the water runs clear.
  2. Pressure cook the soaked dal in 1/2 c water, cumin seeds and turmeric powder until completely soft.
  3. Mash the cooked dal, then add 1/4 c water and stir well to combine. Set aside.
  4. Melt the ghee in a pan. Fry the cashews until golden brown. Drain and set aside.
  5. In the remaining ghee, saute the chopped shallots until soft. Stir in the mashed dal.
  6. Remove from heat and fold in the black truffle slices (minced) and truffle oil.
  7. Garnish with chopped spring onion (green) and fried cashews. Serve with rice and roasted potatoes.