Red Lentil Dal

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

30m

Total Time

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

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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

Red Lentil Dal

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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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