Red Lentil Dal Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 cup finely chopped onion; 2 1/2 cups (10 ounces, about 1 medium) finely diced sweet potato; 1 tablespoon minced ginger; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 Thai or bird's-eye red chili; 1 cup red lentils; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground ginger; 1 cup canned chopped tomatoes; Salt; 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro; Pieces of coconut flesh from a fresh coconut (optional)

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
2 1/2 cups (10 ounces, about 1 medium) finely diced sweet potato
1 tablespoon minced ginger
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 Thai or bird's-eye red chili
1 cup red lentils
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 cup canned chopped tomatoes
Salt
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Pieces of coconut flesh from a fresh coconut (optional)

1
In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, heat oil, and saute onion until softened.
2
Add sweet potato, and saute for about 5 minutes.
3
Add minced ginger and garlic; stir, and reduce heat to low.
4
Finely dice chili, keeping seeds if you wish to add more heat.
5
Add chili, lentils, coriander, cumin, turmeric and ground ginger to pan.
6
Stir until lentils are well coated with oil.
7
Add tomatoes and 4 cups water.
8
Raise heat to bring to a boil, then reduce heat until mixture is at a fast simmer.
9
Cook uncovered until lentils and potatoes are soft, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
10
Season to taste with salt, and continue to simmer until mixture has thickened, about 10 minutes.
11
Whisk dal to amalgamate lentils and sweet potatoes.
12
If dal is too soupy, increase heat and cook for a little longer.
13
To serve, place dal in a serving bowl and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.
14
If desired, shave thin strips of fresh coconut on top.
15
Serve hot.

384

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* 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 cup finely chopped onion, 2 1/2 cups (10 ounces, about 1 medium) finely diced sweet potato, 1 tablespoon minced ginger, and more.

Yes, Red 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.

Red Lentil Dal

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