Easy Yellow Dal Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    35 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Calories

    258 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Indian

Easy Yellow Dal Recipe

This easy yellow lentil dal recipe makes a savory, well-spiced dinner meal that’s perfect for any night of the week. Made with yellow lentils, fresh ginger, turmeric, coriander, and cumin, this mild dal recipe is one the whole family will love.

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Ingredients

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  • 3 Tablespoons of vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced
  • 9 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Tablespoon of grated fresh ginger
  • ½ Tablespoon of Coriander
  • ½ Tablespoon of cumin
  • 2 teaspoons of turmeric
  • 1 ½ cups of yellow lentils
  • 4 cups of veggie broth
  • Cooked rice, for serving optional
  • Cilantro for garnish optional
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Instructions

  1. In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onions and saute until the onions become tender and translucent.
  2. Add garlic, ginger, and spices and cool for 30 seconds, making sure nothing burns.
  3. Add lentils and broth and cook covered until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  4. Serve over rice.

Notes

  • Fresh spices: Spices lose their flavor when they sit around. Toast them in a pan for 2 minutes prior to cooking with them if they are older and seem less fragrant.
  • Serving: Serve your yellow lentil dal with cooked rice or fresh fluffy naan bread to scoop up the bites.
  • Meal prep: Yellow dal freezes great! So consider making a double batch and freezing one for an easy weeknight meal later on.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 258kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.05g Sodium 632mg (26%) Potassium 539mg (15%) Fiber 15g (60%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 360IU (7%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 48mg (5%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 258 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 258kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.05g 3%
Sodium 632mg 26%
Potassium 539mg 11%
Fiber 15g 60%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 360IU 7%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 48mg 5%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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