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Nutritional Values

🔥310kcal
💪18gProtein
🌾48gCarbs
🥑6gFat
🌿12gFibre
⚖️350 gServing

* Per serving · 350 g. May vary.

Hunza Daal

How to order / say it
Say it ہنزہ دال — [hun-za daal]
Order I'd like Hunza Daal, please.
Locally مہربانی کرکے ہنزہ دال دیں۔
Say locally

A traditional stew made from lentils and spices.

Why try it?

This hearty stew is a staple in Hunza Valley due to its simplicity and high nutritional value. It showcases the region's focus on plant-based foods and sustainable living.

How it tastes

Hunza Daal offers a warming, earthy flavor profile with subtle spice notes, thickened with lentils for a comforting texture ideal for cool evenings.

Origin & History — first documented: 1900

Dating back to the early 1900s, Hunza Daal was a nutritious and economical meal for local families, evolved over time with regional spices and served in communal settings.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🫘 250 g lentils
  • 🥕 2 medium tomatoes
  • 🥕 1 large onions
  • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
  • 🧂 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 🧂 0.5 tsp turmeric

Method

  1. 1 Boil lentils until tender.
  2. 2 Sauté onions, garlic, tomatoes, and spices in a pan.
  3. 3 Combine lentils with sautéed mixture and simmer.

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