Lentil Dal Recipe

Name: Lentil Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, minced; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped; 2 cups tomatoes, chopped; 2 1/2 cups water; 1 cup dried lentils; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 6 cups cooked basmati rice or 6 cups long grain rice, cooked

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, minced
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped
2 cups tomatoes, chopped
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup dried lentils
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
3/4 teaspoon salt
6 cups cooked basmati rice or 6 cups long grain rice, cooked

1
Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, ginger, cumin, turmeric, red peppers, and garlic.
3
Saute 2 minutes.
4
Add cauliflower and tomatoes; saute 1 minute.
5
Stir in water and lentils; bring to a boil.
6
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender.
7
Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
8
Serve 1 cup lentil mixture with 1 cup rice.

1327

kcal

Calories

Fat

281

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, minced, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lentil Dal

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