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 T. sesame oil or, olive oil; 1 cup finely chopped white onion; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 T. finely chopped fresh ginger; 4 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and picked over; 1 t. cumin; 1 t. coriander; 1 t. tumeric; 1/4 t. cardamom; 1/4 t. cinnamon; 1/4 t. cayenne pepper; 1 t. salt, or to taste; 2 T. tomato paste

Servings: persons

1 T. sesame oil or, olive oil
1 cup finely chopped white onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 T. finely chopped fresh ginger
4 cups water or vegetable broth
1 cup dried red lentils, rinsed and picked over
1 t. cumin
1 t. coriander
1 t. tumeric
1/4 t. cardamom
1/4 t. cinnamon
1/4 t. cayenne pepper
1 t. salt, or to taste
2 T. tomato paste

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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.
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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.
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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.

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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 T. sesame oil or, olive oil, 1 cup finely chopped white onion, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, 1 T. finely chopped fresh ginger, and more.

Yes, Spicy Red Dahl 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.

Spicy Red Dahl

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