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Indian Red Lentil Dal Curry

Red Lentil Dal is a flavorful and nutritious Indian dish made with red lentils, aromatic spices and fresh cilantro. It is a satisfying meal, perfect for vegetarian and vegan diets. Serve it with rice naan bread for a complete meal.

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How to cook lentils (Tips, recipes and easy meal ideas)

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How to cook lentils (Tips, recipes and easy meal ideas)

Ingredients

number of servings
5
  • 1 Cup red lentils Added to
  • 2 cups water Added to
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil Added to
  • 1 onion Added to
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Added to
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated Added to
  • 2 tomatoes, diced Added to
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin Added to
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander Added to
  • 12 teaspoon turmeric powder Added to
  • 12 teaspoon chili powder (optional) Added to
  • Salt and pepper, to taste Added to
  • 2 cups vegetable broth Added to
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish Added to
  • Lemon wedges, for serving Added to
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Directions

40 min.
1. Step

Rinse the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside.

2. Step

In a large pot, heat the vegetable oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden and translucent.

3. Step

Add the minced ginger to the pot and cook for another 2 minutes, stirring frequently.

4. Step

Stir in the diced tomatoes, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, chilli powder (if using), and salt. Cook for 5 minutes until the tomatoes start to soften and release their juices.

5. Step

Add the drained lentils to the pot and coat them in the spice mixture. Cook for an additional 2 minutes.

6. Step

Pour in the vegetable broth and water, bring to a boil, reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let the dal simmer for about 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender and the mixture has thickened, stirring occasionally.

7. Step

Adjust the seasoning with salt and spices if needed. Add more water if the dal is thick for your liking.

8. Step

Serve the Red Lentil Dal hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and accompanied by lemon wedges. Enjoy with rice or naan bread.

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