Nepal – an evocative name conjuring up images of mountains, sherpa, and gentle people. The holy trinity of onions, garlic and ginger along with gentle spices and red lentils combine to make this simple nourishing dhal…
By making this dish, you will acquire and practice the following skills:
- Caramelise onion, garlic, and ginger slowly to build a deep base.
- Wash and prepare lentils properly for clarity of flavour.
- Balance spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric) with careful heat control.
- Cook lentils until soft but with integrity, avoiding mush.
- Adjust with lemon juice and salt at the finish for balance.
- Turn dhal into soup by adjusting liquid and thickening with cornflour if needed.
- Store and freeze dhal while preserving flavour and texture.
Watch each video in turn, have a go at the dish, and use the quiz as a friendly nudge to make the skill your own.
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