Dal Recipe
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Dal Recipe
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If you love Indian food, you will love the creamy goodness of this red lentil dal recipe. It's a simple soup featuring hearty red lentils, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups red lentils washed and drained
- 1-2 tbsp. olive oil butter or coconut oil
- 1 large onion finely diced (I use my handy food chopper)
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon ground ginger or fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric ground
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large tomato finely diced
- 4-5 cups vegetable broth
- black pepper to taste
- ¼ tsp. dried red chili flakes optional
Instructions
- In a large pot, add the oil and heat on medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
- Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 1 minute.
- Add all the spices- curry, cumin, turmeric, , cinnamon and red chilli flakes (if using) and mix in well.
- Add the tomato and the lentils and stir until combined well.
- Last, add in the broth and bring to a boil then lower the heat to simmer and cook uncovered, stir occasionally, for about 20-30 minutes until lentils get soft and thick.
- Add a little extra water if needed.
Notes
- If you don’t have red lentils, green, brown or yellow lentils can be used. Some lentils may require a little longer cooking time.
- Fresh ginger can be swapped out for ginger paste that can be found in the produce department.
- Stir in ½ cup of coconut milk at the end.
- Swap out the vegetable broth for chicken broth or even just cups of water if you prefer.
- Be sure to rinse the lentils before using them.
- Add in fresh curry leaves.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro or lime juice or lemon juice for added flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
18mg
(1%)
Potassium
581mg
(12%)
Fiber
15g
(60%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
140IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
5.4mg
(6%)
Calcium
61mg
(6%)
Iron
5.3mg
(29%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 581mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 15g | 60% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 140IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 5.4mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 5.3mg | 29% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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