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red lentil dal

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Recipe by
barbara lentz
@blentz8
beulah, MI

yummy

yield 2 -4
prep time 5 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For red lentil dal

  • 1 c
    red lentils rinsed
  • 4 c
    salted water
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 1 sm
    onion chopped
  • 4 clove
    garlic minced
  • 2 tsp
    grated ginger
  • 1
    green chili seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 Tbsp
    madras curry powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    each coriander, cumin, and tumeric
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1 c
    crushed tomatoes
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • basmati rice and naan for serving

How To Make red lentil dal

  • 1
    Combine the lentils and salted water in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce to low and simmer for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are very soft.
  • 2
    Meanwhile add the oil to a pan. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and green chilies and saute until softened. Stir in the spices and brown sugar.
  • 3
    Add the tomatoes and lentils and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve over rice and garnish with cilantro. Serve with naan
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