Lentil Dal Recipe

Name: Lentil Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound brown lentils (about 1 1/8 cups), washed and picked over; 1 small onion, cut in half; 2 garlic cloves, cut in half; 1 bay leaf; 4 cups water (more if necessary); 2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder, to taste; Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste; 1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt; Chopped cilantro for garnish

Servings: persons

1/2 pound brown lentils (about 1 1/8 cups), washed and picked over
1 small onion, cut in half
2 garlic cloves, cut in half
1 bay leaf
4 cups water (more if necessary)
2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds, lightly toasted and ground
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 to 2 teaspoons curry powder, to taste
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
1/2 cup plain low-fat yogurt
Chopped cilantro for garnish

1
Combine the lentils, onion, garlic, bay leaf, and water in a medium soup pot or heavy saucepan.
2
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover and simmer 30 minutes.
3
Add salt to taste (under-salt slightly because you will be reducing the liquid), and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes, until the lentils are falling apart tender and fragrant.
4
Remove the onion and garlic and discard.
5
Heat the oil in a large, heavy nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
6
Add the spices and stir as they sizzle for about 30 seconds, until very fragrant.
7
Add the beans with their liquid and cook, stirring and mashing with the back of a wooden spoon, until the mixture thickens, like refried beans.
8
Add salt to taste, once the mixture has reduced to the desired consistency.
9
Spoon onto plates and top each serving with a generous spoonful of yogurt and a sprinkling of chopped cilantro.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound brown lentils (about 1 1/8 cups), washed and picked over, 1 small onion, cut in half, 2 garlic cloves, cut in half, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, 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.

Lentil Dal

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