Pumpkin Dal

Name: Pumpkin Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, minced; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper; 1 cup red or brown lentils; 4 cups water; 2 cups diced pumpkin or butternut squash; Salt to taste

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Pumpkin Dal – a delicious recipe with vegetable oil, onion, garlic, turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium onion, minced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup red or brown lentils
4 cups water
2 cups diced pumpkin or butternut squash
Salt to taste

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Heat oil in saucepan. Add onion and garlic, saute 5 minutes. Stir in turmeric, cumin, coriander, and pepper; cook 1 minute. Stir in lentils and water; cook over medium low heat 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in pumpkin (or squash) and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 30 minutes. Salt to taste.

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Frequently Asked Questions

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 medium onion, minced, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin 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.

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Servings
4 servings
Category
General

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