Spicy Red Lentil Dal With Pita Wedges Recipe

Name: Spicy Red Lentil Dal With Pita Wedges
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth; 1 cup small dried red lentils; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped onions; 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic; 1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 cup light coconut milk; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 5 (6 inch) pita bread, each cut into 8 wedges

Servings: persons

2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 cup small dried red lentils
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
5 (6 inch) pita bread, each cut into 8 wedges

1
Combine broth and lentils in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer 10 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat; cover and set aside.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, mustard seeds, and red pepper, and cook 5 minutes or until onions are tender and seeds begin to pop, stirring constantly.
3
Add cumin, turmeric, coriander, and black pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
4
Add tomato paste, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add lentils, coconut milk, and salt; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in juice.
5
Cool to room temperature. Serve dal with pita wedges.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth, 1 cup small dried red lentils, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped onions, and more.

Yes, Spicy Red Lentil Dal With Pita Wedges 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 Lentil Dal With Pita Wedges

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