Red Lentil Dal With Charred Onions Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Dal With Charred Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided; 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 whole clove; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 dried hot red chile; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 1 garlic clove, minced; 4 cups organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic); 1 cup dried small red lentils; 1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil, divided
1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 whole clove
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 dried hot red chile
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 garlic clove, minced
4 cups organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
1 cup dried small red lentils
1 (14.5-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

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Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large heavy cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion to pan; cook 2 minutes or until charred. Carefully turn over onion, and cook an additional 4 minutes or until blackened and charred. Remove from heat. Coarsely chop; set aside.
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Combine mustard seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and clove in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 1/2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Combine mustard mixture, cinnamon, cardamom, and chile in spice or coffee grinder. Pulse until ground.
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Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a small Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add ginger and garlic to pan; saute 1 minute. Stir in spices; saute 1 minute. Add broth, lentils, and tomato to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover; add onion, and cook 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro and juice.
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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided, 1 medium onion, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices, 1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Dal With Charred Onions 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 With Charred Onions

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