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Indian Dal
45min
4 servings
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Indian Dal is a comforting and nutritious lentil curry that's a staple in Indian cuisine. This aromatic dish combines red lentils with a blend of spices, creating a creamy and flavorful vegetarian meal. Simmered with onions, garlic, and ginger, and finished with a tempered spice oil, this dal is perfect served over rice or with warm naan bread. It's a hearty, protein-rich dish that's both satisfying and easy to prepare.
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6 g
4 g
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Rinse lentils
Rinse red lentils thoroughly under cold water until water runs clear.
Cook lentils
In a pot, combine lentils with water. Bring to a boil, then simmer for about 20 minutes until soft.
Prepare vegetables
Finely chop onion, mince garlic, and grate ginger. Dice tomato.
Sauté aromatics
In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon oil. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger until golden.
Add spices
Add turmeric, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Stir for 1 minute.
Add tomato
Add diced tomato and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
Combine with lentils
Add the spice mixture to the cooked lentils. Simmer for 5 more minutes.
Prepare tempering
In a small pan, heat remaining oil. Add cumin seeds and dried red chili. Cook until seeds sizzle.
Add tempering
Pour the tempering over the dal and stir.
Garnish and serve
Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve hot with rice or naan bread.
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