What goes with daal chawal?

Soft masoor daal and rice go well with something crisp or sour. Try cucumber slices, lemon or a little achar.

A side from the fridge

Grate a carrot and toss it with lemon. For a quick raita, beat plain dahi with a splash of water and roasted zeera. Leftover bhindi or gobi makes a good side, too.

Daal for the next meal

Keep the daal thick for scooping with roti, or loosen it with water and stir in cooked spinach as it warms. Serve the raita and achar separately so everyone can help themselves.