First time trying Daal Chawal — completely converted

I had never tried Daal Chawal before this visit and I wasn't sure what to expect. The fragrant from whole spices taste hit immediately and made sense of the dish in a way descriptions never quite do. dried apricots is an ingredient I'd not encountered used quite like this before.

The a Lahore dhaba setting added something to the experience — this kind of food makes sense in that environment. Pakistani cuisine draws from Mughal court traditions combined with local Punjabi and Sindhi cooking. My server recommended chai alongside and it was exactly right. I've been telling everyone to try Daal Chawal. Outstanding first encounter.