Spicy Red Dahl Recipe

Name: Spicy Red Dahl
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Sesame oil or Olive oil; 1 cup White onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 tablespoon Ginger, finely chopped; 4 cups Vegetable broth; 1 cup Red lentils, dried & rinsed; 1 teaspoon Cumin, ground; 1 teaspoon Coriander, ground; 1 teaspoon Turmeric, ground; 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom, ground; 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground; 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper, ground; 1 teaspoon Salt; 2 tablespoon Tomato paste

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon Sesame oil or Olive oil
1 cup White onion, finely chopped
2 cloves Garlic
1 tablespoon Ginger, finely chopped
4 cups Vegetable broth
1 cup Red lentils, dried & rinsed
1 teaspoon Cumin, ground
1 teaspoon Coriander, ground
1 teaspoon Turmeric, ground
1/4 teaspoon Cardamom, ground
1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon, ground
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper, ground
1 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoon Tomato paste

1
In a 3-quart stockpot or other medium-sized soup pot, heat the sesame oil over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are translucent, about 6 minutes.
2
Stirring constantly, add the water or broth, lentils, spices, and salt. Bring to a low boil, then turn down the heat to low, cover and let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, or until lentils are very tender.
3
Stir in the tomato paste until well combined. Cook several minutes more, or until the soup is desired temperature and consistency, adding more water to the dahl if needed. Serve hot with flatbread and garnish with a dollop of dairy-free soy yogurt if desired.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon Sesame oil or Olive oil, 1 cup White onion, finely chopped, 2 cloves Garlic, 1 tablespoon Ginger, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Red Dahl 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.

Spicy Red Dahl

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