Lentil Dal (Or Dahl, Daal, Dhal) Recipe

Name: Lentil Dal (Or Dahl, Daal, Dhal)
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 ginger paste; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed; 2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped; 2 1/2 cups beef broth or 2 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup dried lentils; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped
2 1/2 cups beef broth or 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup dried lentils
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, garam masala and red pepper and saute for approx 2 minutes (until onions are soft).
3
Add cauliflower and saute 1 minute.
4
Stir in broth and lentils, making sure to mix well.
5
Bring to a boil.
6
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 35 minutes or until lentils are tender.
7
Stir in lime juice and salt.

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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 tablespoon olive oil, 1 cup onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon ginger paste, 1 tablespoon garlic paste, and more.

Yes, Lentil Dal (Or Dahl, Daal, Dhal) 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 (Or Dahl, Daal, Dhal)

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