Description
A comforting and flavorful Red Lentil Dal recipe that is easy to make and perfect for a satisfying meal. This vegan and gluten-free dish is packed with spices and protein, making it a delicious and nutritious choice.
Ingredients
Scale
Red Lentil Dal:
- 1 cup red lentils (rinsed)
- 3 cups water
Tempering:
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil or ghee
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1 medium tomato (chopped)
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Lentils: In a saucepan, cook lentils with water until soft.
- Prepare Tempering: In a skillet, sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and spices until fragrant.
- Combine: Add tomato to the skillet, then mix with cooked lentils. Simmer.
- Finish: Stir in lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and garnish with cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve with basmati rice or naan.
- Add spinach or kale for extra greens.
- Adjust chili powder to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
