Easy Yellow Dal Recipe
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Easy Yellow Dal Recipe
Description
This yellow dal recipe starts with gently sautéing diced onions until translucent, then adding minced garlic, grated fresh ginger, and ground spices including coriander, cumin, and turmeric to build an aromatic foundation. Yellow lentils are added alongside vegetable broth and simmered covered until tender, yielding a thick, hearty stew.
The dish has a mild and earthy flavor that highlights the spices without overwhelming heat or complexity. The lentils cook to a soft consistency, making the dal soothing and easy to eat. It is commonly served over rice or with flatbreads like naan, which can be used to scoop up the dal.
Fresh spices contribute the best flavor; older spices can be briefly toasted before adding to revive their aroma. This dal freezes well, so doubling the recipe and storing portions for future meals is convenient and time-saving.
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion diced
- 9 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 Tablespoon ginger fresh, grated
- ½ Tablespoon Coriander
- ½ Tablespoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons Turmeric
- 1 ½ cups yellow lentils
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- rice optional, cooked, for serving
- cilantro optional, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pan over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onions and saute until the onions become tender and translucent.
- Add garlic, ginger, and spices and cool for 30 seconds, making sure nothing burns.
- Add lentils and broth and cook covered until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Serve over rice.
Notes
- Toast older or less fragrant spices in a pan for 2 minutes before cooking to revive their aroma.
- Serve yellow dal over cooked rice or with fresh naan bread for a complete meal.
- This dal freezes well; consider making a double batch to store portions for easy future meals.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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