Slow Cooker Mixed Yellow Dal Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Mixed Yellow Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup split red lentils (masoor); 1/2 cup toor dal (arhar); 1/2 cup mung dal (split yellow moong); 1/2 cup channa dal (split); 4 cups water; 2 tablespoons oil; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/4 teaspoon hing; 1 small onion, chopped; 5 garlic cloves, minced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; 2 teaspoons gingerroot, grated; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 (8 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce; 3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 teaspoons lemon juice

Servings: persons

1/2 cup split red lentils (masoor)
1/2 cup toor dal (arhar)
1/2 cup mung dal (split yellow moong)
1/2 cup channa dal (split)
4 cups water
2 tablespoons oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
1/4 teaspoon hing
1 small onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons gingerroot, grated
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce
3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice

1
Rinse the four types of lentils.
2
Fill bowl with the mixed lentils and enough water to cover them. Set aside.
3
Heat the oil in a skillet. Add the cumin seeds.
4
When the cumin seeds crackle, add the asofoetida.
5
Add the onion and garlic, and saute for a couple of minutes.
6
Add the jalapeno and ginger, and saute for another minute or so.
7
Turn off the heat and transfer the sauteed mixture to a 4-6 qt crockpot.
8
Add the soaked mixed lentils and four cups of water to the crockpot and stir.
9
Add the turmeric, cayenne, ground coriander, ground cumin, and salt to the crockpot and stir again.
10
Cook in the crockpot, covered, on low heat for 5 - 7 hours, checking occasionally (mine was done in just under six hours).
11
In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the tomato sauce and mix well. Add additional seasonings to taste if desired.
12
Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice and cilantro. Enjoy!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup split red lentils (masoor), 1/2 cup toor dal (arhar), 1/2 cup mung dal (split yellow moong), 1/2 cup channa dal (split), and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Mixed Yellow Dal falls under the General 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.

Slow Cooker Mixed Yellow Dal

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