Red Lentil Dal

Name: Red Lentil Dal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, rinsed; 3 cups water; 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated; 1 roma tomato, diced; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

A comforting dish made with simmered red lentils and finished with a fragrant tempered spice oil.

35 minEasyServes 4280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup red lentils, rinsed
3 cups water
1/2 tsp ground turmeric
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 roma tomato, diced
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

Combine 1 cup rinsed red lentils, 3 cups water, 1/2 tsp ground turmeric, and half of the 1 tsp salt in a pot.
2

Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer over low heat for 15 minutes until tender.
3

In a skillet, heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil over medium heat and add 1 tsp cumin seeds until sizzling.
4

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tsp grated fresh ginger, cooking for 5 minutes until soft.
5

Stir in 1 diced roma tomato and the remaining 1 tsp salt, cooking for 3 minutes until softened.
6

Pour the warm tomato mixture into the cooked lentils, stir well, and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro.

Questions

How long does Red Lentil Dal keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Red Lentil Dal?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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