Lentil, Cabbage And Tomato Dal Recipe

Name: Lentil, Cabbage And Tomato Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 ounces toovar dal; 5 1/2 cups water; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1 (14 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes; 8 -12 fresh curry leaves (if you're using dried double the amount); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds; 1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek; 1 tablespoon curry powder (I use hot curry powder); 1 onion, chopped; 9 ounces cabbage, shredded (that's roughly 1 small head of cabbage); 1/2 lemon, juice of; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; fresh coriander, chopped to serve

Servings: persons

9 ounces toovar dal
5 1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 (14 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes
8 -12 fresh curry leaves (if you're using dried double the amount)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1 tablespoon curry powder (I use hot curry powder)
1 onion, chopped
9 ounces cabbage, shredded (that's roughly 1 small head of cabbage)
1/2 lemon, juice of
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
fresh coriander, chopped to serve

1
Rinse the toovar dal well with plenty of hot water.
2
Place water, tumeric and dal into a pan and bring to a boil.
3
Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 45 minutes. It should become very soft. (If you're using split peas or red lentils, this time might need adjusting.).
4
Add the tomatoes and curry leaves to the pan and set aside.
5
In another pan heat the olive oil. Add the mustard seeds and cook for a few seconds before adding the fenugreek and the curry powder.
6
Now add the cabbage and onion. Cover and cook on a low heat for approximately 5 minutes.
7
Now combine the contents of both pans and simmer for 20 more minutes, or until all vegetables are tender, over a low heat.
8
Stir in lemon juice and season to taste.
9
Serve topped with fresh corriander, either on it's own, over rice or with some roti. If you serve it with rice it'll be enough for four to five people.

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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: 9 ounces toovar dal, 5 1/2 cups water, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric, 1 (14 ounce) can chopped stewed tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Lentil, Cabbage And Tomato 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.

Lentil, Cabbage And Tomato Dal

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