Toor Dal Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Toor Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentil; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/4 teaspoon cumin; 1/4 teaspoon coriander; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne (does not make it very hot though) (optional); 1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds; salt; 3 cups water (for cooking lentils); 1/2 teaspoon canola oil (or less)

Servings: persons

1 cup red lentil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/4 teaspoon coriander
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne (does not make it very hot though) (optional)
1/4 teaspoon black mustard seeds
salt
3 cups water (for cooking lentils)
1/2 teaspoon canola oil (or less)

1
Rinse lentils and bring to a boil in 3 cups water.
2
Reduce heat and cover.
3
Cook for 30-40 minutes until lentils are very soft, the consistency of thick soup.
4
Add cumin, coriander, turmeric, salt and cayenne.
5
Allow to simmer uncovered while preparing garlic and mustard seeds: In a small frypan, heat oil to med hi.
6
Saute minced garlic in oil with mustard seeds until just beginning to brown.
7
Add to dal and serve immediately.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup red lentil, 1 clove garlic, minced, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon coriander, and more.

Yes, Toor 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.

Toor Dal

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