Reviewed: Sep. 27, 2002

I have a boyfriend who is 1/2 Indian. He was so surprised when I made this along with some curried chicken. He said it tasted very authentic and came quite close to his own mother's ... Now that's a compliment !!! I loved it as well. I did add a bit of chana masala and crushed red pepper as we both like spicy food and to give it a bit more "zap". As it cooked I tasted it and added more of each of the spices to kick it up a bit. I recommend it highly !!!!

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Reviewed: Jul. 14, 2002

This was ok.. I put the coconut milk in it, and it turned out too sweet.

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Reviewed: May 20, 2002

I have recently switched to a vegetarian diet and am collecting good vegetarian recipes. I have been looking for a good dahl recipe and this is it! After reading the other reviews, I tripled the salt, doubled the tumeric and cumin and added a little red pepper. My husband, a meat eater, was ranting and raving about wonderful this dish was. I served it wtih naan and rice. I have sent this recipe to friends who asked for it. Definately a keeper! Will make it again and again...Thanks for the recipe Gillian!

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Reviewed: Apr. 17, 2002

This was a great dish, but a little bland when following the recipe exactly. Next time I'll add more salt and garam masala, and perhaps a dash of sugar. But overall, very good!!

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Reviewed: Mar. 12, 2002

Healthy and easy, but lacked the full flavor of the dishes served in Chicago restaurants. I experimented with more seasonings, to no avail. Perhaps a home made marsala is the only way to go. In desperation I tried garlic powder - cinamon and garlic together was a lethal Fear Factor brew - ewww.

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JUSTJOE

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Reviewed: Mar. 11, 2002

Really, really tasty! I substituted yogurt for the coconut milk and halved the amount of butter, and it was still great!

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MARISTA

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Reviewed: Mar. 8, 2002

We loved this dahl. My husband worked in India for two months, and he said this recipe was very authentic. I used curry paste instead of all the spices, and we thought it was better with a bit of salt and a tablespoon of sugar. Served over basmati rice with naan bread, it makes a great and fiberful meal.

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LGAUDET

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Reviewed: Feb. 24, 2002

Incredible tasting! Serve it over rice, with a side of naan and everyone is impressed! My boyfriend did not like this dish when we went to an indian restaraunt, but ADORED it when I made it! Thank you!

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Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2002

I've been looking for a dahl recipe for awhile and this one turned out really good. I made it more of a Chana Saag though. Which means that I added more spinach and chickpeas. I also added more salt(1tea), more garam masala(1tab) and a little red pepper(1tea). I eat Indian food alot, so this recipe will certainly become a part of my rotation of dinner meals.

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T9CHEBIT

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Reviewed: Jan. 20, 2002

I was craving Indian food and made this recipe. It was awesome with a little rice and a cup of Chai (I found a concentrate in the ethnic food aisle - just heat with milk)! I'm taking half of the leftovers for lunch tomorrow and freezing the other half.

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Reviewed: Jan. 13, 2002

This was the first time that I've ever made dahl!I'll certainly make it again, using this recipe:)

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Reviewed: Oct. 20, 2001

Great tasting and authentic as well. Easier than I expected.

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Reviewed: Sep. 14, 2001

This is a great dhal if you like spinach...I used to packages of frozen spinach and it was perfect...my wife and I loved it and it was not to spicy...might and a little more spice next time

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JAYEM

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Reviewed: May 22, 2001

An excellent recipe, although I found it a little bland. Next time I'll add extra onions and garlic.

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Reviewed: Dec. 12, 2000

Tried it one night when I decided to do a vegan meal for a change and yummers! What a great dish! I thoroughly enjoyed it with rice and pita bread, lightly toasted.

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