Yellow Lentil Dal Recipe

Name: Yellow Lentil Dal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup split yellow lentils (toor dal); 3 cups chicken stock; 2 tablespoons minced ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; salt; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 small serrano chili, seeded and chopped; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 bay leaves; 1 tomatoes, chopped; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; cooked basmati rice

Servings: persons

1 cup split yellow lentils (toor dal)
3 cups chicken stock
2 tablespoons minced ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
salt
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
1 small onion, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 small serrano chili, seeded and chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 bay leaves
1 tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon lemon juice
cooked basmati rice

1
In a saucepan add lentils and chicken stock, ginger and turmeric.
2
Bring to boil cover partially and cook for 20 minutes on medium heat until lentils are tender.
3
Puree 1 c of lentils in a blender, add back to pan and cook 15 minutes more.
4
In a skillet heat oil.
5
Add mustard seed and shake pan until they start to pop, 20 seconds.
6
Add the onion and cook until softened, 5- minutes.
7
Add serrano chile, and garlic, cook 1 minute.
8
Add cumin and bay leaves, and tomato, cook minutes more.
9
Stir this mixture into the lentils, add lemon juice and salt to taste, simmer for 5 minutes.
10
Serve over basmati 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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup split yellow lentils (toor dal), 3 cups chicken stock, 2 tablespoons minced ginger, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Yellow Lentil Dal 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.

Yellow Lentil Dal

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