Dal was a daily dish in the author's family, prepared by their mum and grandma without a formal recipe. They often varied the ingredients, resulting in different yet delightful versions. Inspired by fond memories and the desire to honor family traditions, the author attempted to recreate this cherished dish while competing on MasterChef. By utilizing guidance from their mum over the phone, the author crafted a modern take on dal that maintained the essence of the original while adding personal creative elements. The recipe reflects the blend of tradition and innovation, embodying heartfelt family connections.
My mum and grandma made dal literally every day. They didn't have a recipe. Sometimes they added garlic, other times they played around with different kinds of lentils.
Mum taught me the traditional version, but I wanted to make a creative one on the show something new but still nostalgic.
I was moving around the kitchen, phone to ear, Mum telling me what to do. She gave a vague description, but I'd eaten it a thousand times.
If it's like their dal, it'll be perfect.
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