Red Lentil Dhal Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Dhal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated; 1 teaspoon freshly grated or minced ginger; 2 small tomatoes, diced; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; salt, as needed; 1 1/2 cups dried red lentils; 3 cups chicken or vegetable stock

Servings: persons

1/2 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
1 teaspoon freshly grated or minced ginger
2 small tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon yellow curry powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
salt, as needed
1 1/2 cups dried red lentils
3 cups chicken or vegetable stock

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["In a high-sided skillet with a lid, add the onion with a bit of olive oil over medium heat. Cook the onion for 5 minutes or until translucent and just barely brown at the edges.
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Add the garlic, ginger, tomatoes, and all of the spices to the skillet with a sprinkle of salt. Stir to form a paste and let the spices cook for two minutes.", "Add the stock and lentils to the pan. Stir to distribute the spices into the liquid, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and cook for 10 minutes.", "After 10 minutes, stir the lentils and taste them; add more salt to your preference. Cover the pan again and let the lentils cook for 5-10 minutes more or until they are cooked through and tender and most of the liquid has been absorbed.", "Note that if you have a different type of lentils, cook time or amount of liquid needed may be slightly different. Adjust per the package you have.
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Serve with cilantro, lemon or lime wedges, and a bit of rice or naan.
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Enjoy!"]

408

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 onion, chopped, 3 cloves garlic, minced or grated, 1 teaspoon freshly grated or minced ginger, 2 small tomatoes, diced, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Dhal falls under the Meat & Poultry 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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Red Lentil Dhal

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