Indian Dal
Indian dal is an easy and very flavorful vegetarian side dish made of lentils, tomato and spices.
Ingredients
- 2 cups (256 grams) red or yellow lentils rinsed
- 4 cups (946 ml ) water
- 1 ½ teaspoons turmeric
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 garlic clove peeled and finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger peeled and grated
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 ounce (37 grams) fresh tomato chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
- 2 teaspoons fresh cilantro coriander, optional
Instructions
- To a large saucepan add the lentils, turmeric and water. Partially cover with a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the lentils are broken down.
- While the lentils cook. Add the butter over to a separate pan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, mustard powder, garam masala and tomato. Stir to combine. Cook for 2 minutes stirring. Add the cooked lentils, salt and cilantro, mix well and remove from heat.. Taste for seasoning, add more salt if needed.
- Serve warm.
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Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 157kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 769mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g