Dal With Spiced Tomatoes And Potatoes Recipe

Name: Dal With Spiced Tomatoes And Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 medium baking potato; 1/4 cup red lentil, picked over, rinsed, and drained; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 1 onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (wear gloves to prevent iritation); 1 1/4 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 lb plum tomato, chopped; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

1 medium baking potato
1/4 cup red lentil, picked over, rinsed, and drained
2 tablespoons canola oil
1 onion, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (wear gloves to prevent iritation)
1 1/4 teaspoons garam masala
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 lb plum tomato, chopped
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

1
Bring large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, return to a boil, and cook until fork-tender, 7 minutes; remove with slotted spoon and set aside, reserving the cooking liquid.
2
Add lentils to the same saucepan and return cooking liquid to a boil. Cook until lentils are tender but still hold their shape, 8 - 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
3
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in the oil, then add the onion, jelapeno, garam masala, and cumin. Cook until onion begins to soften, 3 - 4 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, tomatoes, chickpeas, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and potatoes are tender, 4 - 5 minutes. Stir in lentils and cook until heated through, 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in cilantro.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 medium baking potato, 1/4 cup red lentil, picked over, rinsed, and drained, 2 tablespoons canola oil, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Dal With Spiced Tomatoes And Potatoes falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Dal With Spiced Tomatoes And Potatoes

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Variations & substitutions

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