Red Lentil Dal Recipe

Introduction

Ingredients

• 1 cup of red lentils
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon of ginger, grated
• 1 teaspoon of ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon of ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon of ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon of garam masala
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
• 4 cups of water
• Salt to taste
• Cilantro for garnish

Instructions

1. Rinse the red lentils in cold water and drain. Set aside.
2. Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
3. Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until it becomes translucent.
4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the pot and sauté for another minute.
5. Add the ground turmeric, ground cumin, ground coriander, and garam masala to the pot and stir for about 30 seconds.
6. Add the red lentils to the pot and stir to coat them with the spices.
7. Add 4 cups of water to the pot and stir to combine.
8. Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low.
9. Cover the pot and let the dal simmer for about 20-25 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
10. Remove the pot from the heat and let it cool for a few minutes.
11. Using a hand blender or food processor, blend the dal until it becomes smooth and creamy.
12. Season with salt to taste.
13. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or naan bread.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 15g
• Fiber: 10g
• Fat: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Sodium: 500mg

Conclusion