Red Lentil Dal

Name: Red Lentil Dal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 c red lentils rinsed; 4 c salted water; 1 Tbsp olive oil; 1 small onion chopped; 4 clove garlic minced; 2 tsp grated ginger; 1 green chili seeded and chopped; 1/2 Tbsp madras curry powder; 1/2 tsp each coriander, cumin, and tumeric; 2 Tbsp brown sugar; 1 c crushed tomatoes; fresh cilantro for garnish; basmati rice and naan for serving

By barbara lentz
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Serves:

2-4

Prep:

5 Min

Cook:

30 Min

Method:

Stove Top

Ingredients

1 c

red lentils rinsed
4 c

salted water
1 Tbsp

olive oil
1 small

onion chopped
4 clove

garlic minced
2 tsp

grated ginger
1

green chili seeded and chopped
1/2 Tbsp

madras curry powder
1/2 tsp

each coriander, cumin, and tumeric
2 Tbsp

brown sugar
1 c

crushed tomatoes
·

fresh cilantro for garnish
·

basmati rice and naan for serving
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How to Make Red Lentil Dal

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Combine the lentils and salted water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce to low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are very soft.
Meanwhile add the oil to a pan. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and green chilies and saute until softened. Stir in the spices and brown sugar.
Add the tomatoes and lentils and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro. Serve with naan

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About Red Lentil Dal

Course/Dish: Other Main Dishes

Main Ingredient: Beans/Legumes

Regional Style: Indian

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