Green Lentil Dal Recipe

Name: Green Lentil Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Dried Green Lentils; 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil; 1 teaspoon Cinnamon; 1 whole Small Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Grated; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Turmeric; 1 teaspoon Cumin; 1-1/2 teaspoon Salt; 1 can (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes, With Liquid; 4 cups Vegetable Stock; 2 cups Water (optional); 1 whole Jalapeno, Finely Chopped; Cilantro, To Garnish

Servings: persons

2 cups Dried Green Lentils
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon Cinnamon
1 whole Small Onion, Finely Chopped
1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, Grated
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Turmeric
1 teaspoon Cumin
1-1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 can (14 1/2 Oz. Size) Diced Tomatoes, With Liquid
4 cups Vegetable Stock
2 cups Water (optional)
1 whole Jalapeno, Finely Chopped
Cilantro, To Garnish

1
Place lentils in a colander or sieve and rinse with cold water. Let drain.
2
Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add cinnamon, onion, ginger, and garlic. Saute approximately 5 minutes, or until onions start to become translucent.
3
Add lentils, chili powder, turmeric, cumin, salt, and tomatoes. Stir and bring to simmer. Simmer for 3 minutes.
4
Add vegetable stock, bring to a boil, and reduce heat. If you would like to end up with more of a soup than a stew, add up to 2 cups of water along with the vegetable stock (optional). Cover and simmer for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender but not mushy.
5
Garnish with jalapeno and cilantro. Serve with rice and naan.
6
Note: While you are rinsing lentils, just sift through them to make sure there are no bad ones or even little rocks or pebbles. I've never had it happen, but better safe than sorry!

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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: 2 cups Dried Green Lentils, 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, 1 whole Small Onion, Finely Chopped, and more.

Yes, Green Lentil Dal falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Green Lentil Dal

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