Vegan Dal | Hidden Veg Red Lentil Dal Recipe

Name: Vegan Dal | Hidden Veg Red Lentil Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups red lentils, washed and soaked for 2 hours (if time allows); 1 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 liter filtered water; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 red onion, sliced; 2 tablespoons cumin seeds; 6 curry leaves; 1 eggplant, pierced and stuffed with 4-6 peeled garlic cloves then roasted for 1-1 1/2 hours; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon garam masala

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups red lentils, washed and soaked for 2 hours (if time allows)
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 liter filtered water
1 bay leaf
1/2 red onion, sliced
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
6 curry leaves
1 eggplant, pierced and stuffed with 4-6 peeled garlic cloves then roasted for 1-1 1/2 hours
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon garam masala

1
Tip lentils into a medium saucepan. Cover with the water and add turmeric and bay leaf. Stir and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes until the water has reduced and the lentils are soft.
2
After roasting the eggplant, remove its skin and mash the flesh in a bowl, ensuring the garlic is mashed and mixed well. Set aside.
3
Heat some oil in a pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and allow it to caramelise, about 10 minutes. Add the cumin seeds and cook for a further 2-3 minutes until fragrant then add curry leaves and stir for 1 minute.
4
Tip the onion mix into the saucepan of red lentils and stir. Add mashed eggplant, salt and garam masala and cook for a further 10 minutes. Season further if required.
5
Serve with brown rice, fresh herbs and tamarind chutney.

158

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups red lentils, washed and soaked for 2 hours (if time allows), 1 teaspoon ground turmeric, 1 liter filtered water, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Vegan Dal | Hidden Veg 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.

Vegan Dal | Hidden Veg Red Lentil Dal

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