Ingredients
Chana Dhal & Eggplant Curry
- 1 onion, quartered
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 shallots, peeled
- 1 tsp Minced Ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tomato, quartered
- 2 stalks curry leaves, fresh, leaves only
- 0.5 tbsp ground turmeric
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 potato, diced (optional)
- 1 eggplant, diced
- 250 g chana dhal, rinsed and soaked overnight
- 500 g water
- 2 dried chillies, optional
- 0.5 tbsp salt, adjust to taste
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Spatula TM5/TM6
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- 1. Prep the Aromatics
Add the yellow onion, shallots, ginger, and garlic to the Thermomix bowl. Chop for 5 seconds / Speed 5. Scrape down the sides.
2. Sauté Add the oil, curry leaves, and dried chili peppers. Sauté for 5 minutes / 120°C / Speed 1.
3. Add Vegetables and Spices Add the turmeric powder, tomato, carrot, potato, and aubergine. Cook for 5 minutes / 100°C / Reverse Speed 1.
4. Cook the Dhal Add the soaked chana dhal, water, and salt. Cook for 40 minutes / 100°C / Reverse Speed 1.
5. Adjust Consistency Check the consistency of the dhal. If you prefer it smoother, blend for a few seconds at Speed 3. Add more salt if needed.
Method
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I adapted this chana dal and eggplant curry for the thermomix. It’s mild enough for the whole family and goes well with flatbread or grains. It makes enough for several serves, so you will have enough to freeze and reheat later.
Chana dal is quite a hard lentil made from split desi chickpeas. It will cook faster if soaked overnight. If you don't have time to soak, soak it in hot water for 1 hour or substitute it with red lentils, which do not require soaking.
This recipe has been adapted from https://www.nyonyacooking.com/recipes/dhal-curry~HyD7OwiPG9-7
Thermomix Model
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Recipe is created forTM 6
For cooking (simmering) at temperatures of 95°C or above (200°F), the simmering basket should always be used instead of the TM6 measuring cup, as the TM6 measuring cup fits tightly in the lid. The simmering basket rests loosely on top, is steam-permeable, and also prevents food spatter from the mixing bowl. -
Recipe is created forTM 5
If you are using a Thermomix® TM6 measuring cup with your Thermomix® TM5:
For cooking (simmering) at temperatures of 95°C or above (200°F), the simmering basket should always be used instead of the TM6 measuring cup, as the TM6 measuring cup fits tightly in the lid. The simmering basket rests loosely on top, is steam-permeable, and also prevents food spatter from the mixing bowl.Please note that the TM5 mixing bowl has a larger capacity than the TM31 (capacity of 2.2 liters instead of 2.0 liters for TM 31). Recipes for the Thermomix TM5 may not be cooked with a Thermomix TM31 for safety reasons without adjusting the quantities. Risk of scalding by spraying of hot liquids: Do not exceed the maximum filling quantity and observe the filling level markings of the mixing bowl!
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Recipe is created forTM 31
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