Lentils with Garlic, Onion, and Tomato Recipe

Name: Lentils with Garlic, Onion, and Tomato
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mung dal (split mung beans, yellow in color) or 2 1/2 cups cooked mung dal; 4 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 bay leaf; 1 inch cinamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 -3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped; 2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped

Servings: persons

1 cup mung dal (split mung beans, yellow in color) or 2 1/2 cups cooked mung dal
4 cups water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 bay leaf
1 inch cinamon stick
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 -3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
2 medium-sized tomatoes, chopped

1
You will need a medium-sized saucepan, and a large deep skillet or saucepan.
2
To cook split mung beans, rinse off with cold water and then place in a saucepan with four cups of water, turmeric, bay leaf, and cinnamon.
3
Bring to a boil, then simmer until tender, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.
4
Stir in salt.
5
Serve hot, with a stack of chapatis.
6
To make Dal Fry:
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In another large skillet or saucepan, heat the oil over high heat.
8
Toss in the garlic and onion and cook for 2 minutes.
9
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for one minute longer, stirring the entire time.
10
Now pour in the cooked mung dal and stir (watch out for spattering as the dal first hits the oil).
11
Cook the dal for 2 to 3 minutes, or if the dal was cold or at room temperature, cook until hot.
12
Serve immediately in individual bowls or in one large bowl.

129

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup mung dal (split mung beans, yellow in color) or 2 1/2 cups cooked mung dal, 4 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Lentils with Garlic, Onion, and Tomato falls under the General 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.

Lentils with Garlic, Onion, and Tomato

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