Lentils with Shallots (Tarka Dal) Recipe

Name: Lentils with Shallots (Tarka Dal)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Red Lentils; 3- 1/2 cups Water; 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil; 1 teaspoon Brown Mustard Seeds; 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds; 4 whole Shallots, Finely Chopped; 4 whole Green Onions, Finely Chopped; 1 whole Scotch Bonnet Hot Pepper, Diced; 1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric; 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin; 1 whole Tomato, Diced; 1 teaspoon Sea Salt; 1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro Leaves; 4 cups Cooked Brown Rice, To Serve

Servings: persons

1 cup Red Lentils
3- 1/2 cups Water
1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil
1 teaspoon Brown Mustard Seeds
1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
4 whole Shallots, Finely Chopped
4 whole Green Onions, Finely Chopped
1 whole Scotch Bonnet Hot Pepper, Diced
1 teaspoon Ground Turmeric
1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
1 whole Tomato, Diced
1 teaspoon Sea Salt
1/4 cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro Leaves
4 cups Cooked Brown Rice, To Serve

1
Combine lentils and water in a medium pot and bring to a boil.
2
Reduce the heat to medium and skim off the froth then let the lentils cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
3
Turn the heat down to low and cook the lentils covered for 40 minutes.
4
Stir them every now and then so they dont stick to the bottom of the pot.
5
Once cooked, the lentils will be smooth with a consistency almost like a puree.
6
About 10 minutes before the lentils are done cooking, heat the oil in a pan over medium heat.
7
Add the mustard and cumin seeds and stir for about a minute.
8
Add the shallots, green onions, and hot pepper.
9
Stir and cook for 2-3 minutes.
10
Add the ground turmeric and cumin.
11
Stir to combine.
12
Add the tomatoes.
13
Stir another 30 seconds then remove the pan from the heat.
14
Fold the green onion and spice mixture into the cooked lentils.
15
Add salt to taste.
16
Stir in the cilantro just before serving.
17
Serve on top of brown rice.

825

kcal

Calories

Fat

170

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup Red Lentils, 3- 1/2 cups Water, 1 Tablespoon Vegetable Oil, 1 teaspoon Brown Mustard Seeds, and more.

Yes, Lentils with Shallots (Tarka Dal) 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 Shallots (Tarka Dal)

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