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Indian Dahl Recipe

Christina Lane
Indian Dahl tastes wonderfully on top of basmati rice with a side of naan bread. A meal you truly want at the end of the day.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 543 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Red Lentils
  • 1 8 ounce can Tomato Sauce You can use fresh tomatoes in the summer
  • 2 tablespoons Canola Oil
  • 1 small Onion Diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter
  • juice from half a Lemon
  • Fresh Cilantro For serving
  • Hot Cooked Rice For serving

Instructions
 

  • In a medium saucepan, add the lentils, tomato sauce and 2 1/2 cups of water. Bring to a simmer.
  • Meanwhile, in a small skillet, add the oil. Once hot, fry the onions until brown on the edges, stirring frequently.
  • Add the garlic, and let cook for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
  • Add the spices (cumin, coriander, turmeric and cayenne), and fry for 1-2 minutes, until nice and toasty.
  • When the lentils are soft and starting to fall apart (after about 20-25 minutes of simmering), add the fried onions and spices.
  • Stir, and add the salt.
  • Bring to a gentle simmer, and let cook for 5 minutes to mingle the spices.
  • Before serving, add the butter, lemon juice and cilantro.
  • Serve with rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 543kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 24gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 628mgFiber: 16gSugar: 11g
Keyword Cooking for Couples, Dinners, Easy Dinners, Indian, Lentils, Simmered, Tomatoes, Vegan, Vegetarian
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