Arhar Dal with Tomato and Onion Recipe

Name: Arhar Dal with Tomato and Onion
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup arhar dal (or any other split peas), washed and drained; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/43/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil or ghee; 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds; 1520 fresh curry leaves, if available, or 10 fresh basil leaves; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup arhar dal (or any other split peas), washed and drained
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/43/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 tablespoons olive or canola oil or ghee
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds
1520 fresh curry leaves, if available, or 10 fresh basil leaves
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium tomatoes, chopped

1
Put the dal and 4 1/2 cups water in a medium pan.
2
Bring to a boil and remove the froth that rises to the top.
3
Turn heat to low and add the turmeric.
4
Stir, cover partially, and simmer gently for an hour.
5
Add the salt and cayenne.
6
Stir.
7
Cover partially again and simmer gently for about 10 minutes or until you finish the next step.
8
Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium frying pan over medium heat.
9
When it is very hot, put in the cumin and mustard seeds.
10
As soon as the mustard seeds pop, a matter of seconds, add the curry leaves and onions.
11
Stir and fry until the onions have softened a bit and turned brown at the edges.
12
Add the tomatoes and stir on medium-low heat until the tomatoes have softened a bit also, about 2 minutes.
13
Pour the contents of the frying pan into the pan with the dal and stir it in.

8480

kcal

Calories

391

Fat

1144

Carbs

1141

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup arhar dal (or any other split peas), washed and drained, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, 1/43/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Arhar Dal with Tomato and Onion falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Arhar Dal with Tomato and Onion

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