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Dhansak

🇮🇳 A dish from India

Dhansak, a dish from India
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Dhansak is a popular Indian dish, originating among the Parsi community of Gujarat. It is made by cooking chicken or mutton with a mixture of lentils and vegetables.

What gives it away

🥘Main ingredientslentils, mutton or chicken, vegetables, onions, ginger-garlic, spice blend, tamarind
🔥Cooking methodslow-simmered stew of meat with pureed lentils and vegetables
👅Flavour & stylesavoury, mildly sweet-sour, aromatic and spiced
🕒When it’s eatenhearty main meal, often served with rice

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Dhansak come from?
Dhansak is a dish that originated in India.
What is Dhansak?
Dhansak is a popular Indian dish, originating among the Parsi community of Gujarat. It is made by cooking chicken or mutton with a mixture of lentils and vegetables.