5 from 180 votes
Easy Yellow Dal Recipe
Easy Yellow Dal is a lentil stew made by simmering yellow lentils with a flavorful base of sauteed onions, garlic, ginger, and spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander. The result is a comforting dish with soft-textured lentils and fragrant spices that pair well with cooked rice or naan bread for a satisfying meal.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
258 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
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.
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 258
% 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.