
Dhansak: what it is and where to eat it
A Parsi-style dish that combines meat with lentils, often resulting in a sweet and sour flavor profile.
8 restaurants on Tastavo serve it
- Cuisine
- Indian (Parsi)
Typical ingredients
- meat
- lentils
- tamarind
- jaggery
- spices
History of the dish
India

- Origin
- India
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Dhansak (Gujarati: ધાનશાક, dhānśāk) 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.
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Where to eat it
London
Paphos
- Maharaja Indian Restaurant€10.70
- Spice Hut€13.70
Alicante
- Taj-Mahal€10.50
Athens
Dubai
- Poppadom Indian TakeawayAED 40
Edinburgh
- Morningside Spice£6.25
General information about this dish, not provided by the venue. Dish pictures are illustrations based on the menu description, not photos from the venue.