Masoor Dal (Stewed Red Lentils)
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5.0
27 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
219 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
Vegetarian, Vegan
Masoor Dal (Stewed Red Lentils)
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A recipe for Masoor dal, or stewed red lentils. This vegetarian dish is loaded with flavor, and it freezes incredibly well.
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil or ghee
- 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 teaspoons minced ginger
- 1 serrano chile, seeded and diced
- 1 cup red lentils
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoons dried fenugreek leaves
- 15 ounces diced tomatoes
- 1 quart vegetable stock or chicken stock
- ¼ cup chopped cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
garnish
- 3 tbsp chopped cilantro
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Instructions
- Pour oil or ghee into a dutch oven and place over medium-high heat.
- Add sweet potatoes and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in onions, garlic, ginger, and Serrano chile and continue to sauté for 4 to 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in red lentils, cumin, coriander, turmeric, ginger, and fenugreek leaves and continue to cook for 4 to 5 minutes, until mixture becomes fragrant and slightly smoky in scent.
- Add diced tomatoes and stock and bring mixture to a boil. Once mixture is boiling, cover and reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 30 to 35 minutes or until lentils have softened and mixture has turned into a stew-like consistency. Season with salt and pepper and stir in cilantro.
- Top with more cilantro and serve with a side of grilled naan or steamed basmati rice.
Notes
- Notes: If you'd like your masoor dal more (traditionally) soupy, add an additional 2 to 3 cups of stock to your pot.
- To Freeze and reheat: Completely cool dal before transferring into airtight containers. When ready to use, transfer the frozen dal into a pot along with 1/2 to 2 cups water or stock. Melt over medium-high heat and boil until completely heated through. Season as needed with salt and pepper. Serve.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
6g
Calories
219kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
664mg
(28%)
Potassium
625mg
(18%)
Fiber
12g
(48%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
5855IU
(117%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 219 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 6g | |
| Calories | 219kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 664mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 625mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 5855IU | 117% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
27 reviews
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