Garlicky Red Lentil Dal Recipe

Name: Garlicky Red Lentil Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried small red lentils; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, divided; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika; 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper; 4 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 1/4 cup chopped onion; 1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint

Servings: persons

1 cup dried small red lentils
2 1/2 cups water
1 bay leaf
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, divided
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian sweet paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped seeded tomato
1 garlic clove, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chopped fresh mint

1
Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes or until tender. Drain; discard bay leaf. Place lentils in a small bowl.
2
Combine 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, salt, turmeric, paprika, and red pepper in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground.
3
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 2 minutes or until tender. Stir in spice mixture, tomato, and garlic; cook 2 minutes or until slightly thick. Remove pan from heat; stir in lentils, lemon juice, and black pepper. Place lentil mixture in a food processor; process until smooth.
4
Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small saute pan over medium heat, and add 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds. Saute seeds for 15 seconds, and drizzle over dal. Sprinkle with fresh mint.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dried small red lentils, 2 1/2 cups water, 1 bay leaf, 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds, divided, and more.

Yes, Garlicky Red Lentil Dal 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.

Garlicky Red Lentil Dal

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