Yellow Lentil Dal with Fragrant Basmati Rice Recipe

Name: Yellow Lentil Dal with Fragrant Basmati Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup split yellow lentils or toor dal (about 7 ounces); 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth; 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 large zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces; Salt; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds; 1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons thinly sliced seeded serrano chile; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 10 fresh curry leaves or 2 bay leaves; 1 large tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Fragrant Basmati Rice

Servings: persons

1 cup split yellow lentils or toor dal (about 7 ounces)
4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1 large zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces
Salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
1 small onion, halved and thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons thinly sliced seeded serrano chile
2 teaspoons ground cumin
10 fresh curry leaves or 2 bay leaves
1 large tomato, seeded and coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Fragrant Basmati Rice

1
In a large saucepan, combine the yellow lentils with 3 cups of the chicken stock, the ginger and turmeric and bring to a boil.
2
Cover partially and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are just tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Transfer 1 cup of the lentils to a food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
4
Return the puree to the saucepan, add the remaining 1 cup of stock and the zucchini and bring to a simmer.
5
Season with salt, cover and cook over moderately low heat, stirring, until the zucchini is tender, about 15 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, heat the oil until shimmering.
7
Add the mustard seeds and cook over moderate heat, shaking the pan, until they begin to pop, about 30 seconds.
8
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 7 minutes.
9
Add the garlic and serranos and cook for 1 minute.
10
Add the cumin and curry leaves and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
11
Add the tomato and cook, stirring, until softened, about 7 minutes.
12
Stir the tomato mixture into the dal and simmer for 5 minutes.
13
Stir in the lemon juice, season with salt and serve with Fragrant 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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup split yellow lentils or toor dal (about 7 ounces), 4 cups chicken stock or low-sodium broth, 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, and more.

Yes, Yellow Lentil Dal with Fragrant Basmati Rice falls under the Meat & Poultry 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 with Fragrant Basmati Rice

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