🇫🇯 Fijian Cuisine

Fijian Dal

Indo-Fijian Lentil Soup

Prep Time 10 min

Servings 4

Difficulty Easy

Calories 237 kcal

Yellow lentils simmered with turmeric, cumin, and garlic, finished with a tadka of mustard seeds. An Indo-Fijian daily staple.

Ingredients

1 cup yellow lentils (toor dal), rinsed
3 cups water
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin seeds
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 small onion, diced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
Salt to taste
Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1 Rinse lentils and add to a pot with water and turmeric.
2 Bring to a boil, then simmer for twenty-five minutes until lentils are soft.
3 Mash lentils lightly with a spoon for a creamy texture.
4 In a small pan, heat oil and add mustard seeds until they pop.
5 Add cumin seeds, garlic, and onion, cooking until golden.
6 Pour the tempered spice mixture over the dal and stir.
7 Season with salt, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.

Did You Know?

Dal and rice is the most affordable meal in Fiji, making it the food that feeds the nation regardless of ethnicity.