Vegetarian Mung Dhal (Yellow Lentils) Recipe

Name: Vegetarian Mung Dhal (Yellow Lentils)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup mung dal; 2 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 tsp turmeric; dash cayenne pepper (or more, if you like spice!); 1/2 tsp salt; 2 tbsp margarine or olive oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 2 whole cloves; black pepper to taste

Servings: persons

1 cup mung dal
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 tsp turmeric
dash cayenne pepper (or more, if you like spice!)
1/2 tsp salt
2 tbsp margarine or olive oil
1 onion, diced
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 whole cloves
black pepper to taste

1
In a large soup or stock pan, combine the mung dal or yellow lentils, vegetable broth, turmeric, cayenne and salt. Bring to a slow simmer. Cover partially with a lid and allow to cook for 30-40 minutes.
2
In a separate skillet, sautee the onion, cumin seeds and clove in margarine or olive oil for just a few minutes, until onions are soft.
3
Add the onions and spices to the mung dal or lentils and allow to simmer for a few more minutes, stirring well to combine. Sprinkle with a dash of black pepper and add extra salt to taste, if needed. Serve plain, as soup, or over rice.

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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 cup mung dal, 2 cups water or vegetable broth, 1 tsp turmeric, dash cayenne pepper (or more, if you like spice!), and more.

Yes, Vegetarian Mung Dhal (Yellow Lentils) 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.

Vegetarian Mung Dhal (Yellow Lentils)

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