Red Lentil Dhal Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Dhal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 medium yellow onion; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dried red lentils; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 -5 4 -5 cups water or 4 -5 cups vegetable broth; 5 plum tomatoes, chopped; 1 lime, juice of; 1 cup lightly packed chopped fresh cilantro; Spice blend; 2 teaspoons mustard seeds; 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 6 whole cloves; 2 dried red chilies (seeds removed); 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons peanut oil
1 medium yellow onion
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup dried red lentils
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 -5 4 -5 cups water or 4 -5 cups vegetable broth
5 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 lime, juice of
1 cup lightly packed chopped fresh cilantro
Spice blend
2 teaspoons mustard seeds
1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
6 whole cloves
2 dried red chilies (seeds removed)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1
In a saute pan over medium heat, toast the seeds (but not the dried red chili) for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently.
2
Remove from pan and let cool.
3
Transfer to coffee grinder, along with the dried red chili and cinnamon, and grind to a fine powder.
4
Over medium-high heat oil a soup pot, add onions and saute for 5 minutes.
5
Add garlic and ginger and saute 5 more minutes.
6
Add spices and salt, saute 5 minutes more.
7
Add 4 cups of liquid (stock, water or broth) and stir to deglaze the pot.
8
Add tomato paste and lentils.
9
Bring to a boil then lower the heat a bit and simmer for 20 minutes.
10
Add the tomatoes, lime juice and cilantro and more water if it looks to thick.
11
Simmer 10 more minutes, or until lentils are completely tender.

193

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 medium yellow onion, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Dhal falls under the Vegetarian 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 Dhal

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