Simple Dal Recipe

Name: Simple Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup split lentils or 1 cup dal, picked and rinsed; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); ¼ teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small onion, finely chopped (or shallots as sub); 1 tablespoon mustard oil or 1 tablespoon ghee; ¼ teaspoon black onion seeds (optional); ½ teaspoon garam masala (add at end of cooking); sliced serrano chili (garnish); chopped fresh cilantro (garnish)

Servings: persons

1 cup split lentils or 1 cup dal, picked and rinsed
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
¼ teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 small onion, finely chopped (or shallots as sub)
1 tablespoon mustard oil or 1 tablespoon ghee
¼ teaspoon black onion seeds (optional)
½ teaspoon garam masala (add at end of cooking)
sliced serrano chili (garnish)
chopped fresh cilantro (garnish)

1
Pick through the lentils, and rinse until water runs clear; drain.
2
It doesn't matter what kind of lentils you use but brown lentils or french lentils are better used elsewhere.
3
Things like channa dal are not the type of lentils I would use (I don't think of them as lentils)(channa dal needs to be soaked overnight).
4
Heat the oil or ghee in a saucepan and cook onions until they are as soft as you like.
5
Stir in remaining ingredients except the last 3, bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
6
Check the consistency and water level- if you want it thicker or the dal is not done, cook longer, but make sure there is water in the dal.
7
You can always cook the water out, although the lentils tend to lose shape, but then again, I prefer that.
8
Stir in garam masala.
9
Serve in a bowl, garnished with chopped cilantro and sliced serrano chillies if desired.

140

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup split lentils or 1 cup dal, picked and rinsed, 4 cups water, 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste), ¼ teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Simple 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.

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