Indian Lentil Dal
A flavorful and comforting Indian dal made with lentils, ginger, tomatoes, and fragrant spices. This easy-to-make dish is packed with protein and perfect for a quick, healthy meal.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Lentils (Dal) yellow split lentils (toor dal), red split lentils (masoor dal), or yellow split peas
- 1 onion, 3 cloves garlic, 1 tbsp ginger Onion, garlic & ginger fresh ginger, diced fine
- 2 medium Tomatoes fresh or canned, diced
- 2 tsp Spices cumin, turmeric, ground coriander, chili powder
- 2 tbsp Vegetable oil or ghee ghee for richness, any neutral oil works
- 3 cups Stock or water vegetable or chicken stock
- 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro and lemon chopped cilantro and lemon juice for finishing
Instructions
- Rinse lentils under cool water until mostly clear to cook up creamy.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until fragrant.
- Toast cumin, turmeric, coriander, and chili powder until fragrant.
- Cook diced tomatoes until softened.
- Simmer lentils in stock until soft and soup-like.
- Season with salt, adjust consistency, and finish with cilantro and lemon.
Notes
Serve with rice, naan, or yogurt. Optional variations include adding extra veggies or protein.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingsCalories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 51.8gProtein: 20gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1.8gSodium: 125mgFiber: 12gSugar: 6g