Spiced Red Lentil Dal Recipe

Name: Spiced Red Lentil Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons peanut oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 1 cup dried red lentils, washed and picked over; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 tablespoon mustard seeds; 2 cloves; 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper; Salt; 2 tablespoons cold butter (optional); Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup dried red lentils, washed and picked over
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
2 cloves
1 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Salt
2 tablespoons cold butter (optional)
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish

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1. Put oil in a skillet over medium high heat; when it is hot, add onion and cook until soft, about 10 minutes; set aside.
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2. Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients except the salt, butter and cilantro in a saucepan. Add water to cover by about 1 inch, and bring to a boil. Adjust heat so mixture bubbles gently, and cook, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary, until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and more pepper and keep cooking to desired tenderness. Lentils should be saucy but not soupy.
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3. Remove cloves from pan and add reserved sauteed onion. Stir in butter if you are using it. Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with cilantro and serve.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons peanut oil, 1 large onion, chopped, 1 cup dried red lentils, washed and picked over, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Spiced Red Lentil Dal 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.

Spiced Red Lentil Dal

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