LENTIL DAL (OR DAHL, DAAL, DHAL)

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This is one of my favorite dishes - it's so easy and really tasty! Be sure to serve with either basmati or long grain rice. It tastes even better the next day!

Provided by emmieawards

Categories     Curries

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
1 tablespoon ginger paste
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon red pepper, crushed
2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped
2 1/2 cups beef broth or 2 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 cup dried lentils
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, garam masala and red pepper and saute for approx 2 minutes (until onions are soft).
  • Add cauliflower and saute 1 minute.
  • Stir in broth and lentils, making sure to mix well.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 35 minutes or until lentils are tender.
  • Stir in lime juice and salt.

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