Red Lentil Dal

Name: Red Lentil Dal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils (yellow lentils will work as well); 3 cups water; 3 plum tomatoes; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cup finely chopped white or yellow onion; 2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped and made into a paste (see Recipe Note); 2 teaspoons Bengali five spice mix (panch phoron) OR 1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds or black (or white) sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, and (if available) 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1 bay leaf; 1 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste; 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice); 8 sprigs cilantro, de-stemmed and chopped; Cooked basmati rice, optional

Prep 10m

Cook 30m

Total 40m

This Red Lentil Dal is a warm and flavorful Indian lentil stew made with red lentils, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a comforting meal, it pairs well with basmati rice and is finished off with a squeeze of fresh lime juice for a burst of citrus flavor.

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(Servings: 4)

1 cup red lentils (yellow lentils will work as well)

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1/2 cup finely chopped white or yellow onion

2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped and made into a paste (see Recipe Note)

2 teaspoons Bengali five spice mix (panch phoron) OR 1/2 teaspoon nigella seeds or black (or white) sesame seeds, 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds, and (if available) 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds

1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste

1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice)

8 sprigs cilantro, de-stemmed and chopped

Cooked basmati rice, optional

Nutrition Facts

Calories

422kcal

21%
Fat

4g

0%
Saturated Fat

0g

0%
Carbohydrates

71g

3%
Fiber

15g

0%
Sugar

5g

0%
Protein

27g

1%
Cholesterol

0mg

0%
Sodium

315mg

15%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Red Lentil Dal

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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