LENTIL POTATO DAL

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I don't know where I got this recipe. Dal is typically made with lentils, tomatoes, onions, and a spices. My friends in India say Dal is a staple type dish like mashed potato is to American's. This smells & tastes wonderful.

Provided by Awayfrmitall

Categories     Lentil

Time 40m

Yield 1 Cup Dal per Serving, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons butter
1 medium onion, chopped
5 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon mustard powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or other Ground red pepper)
3 cups water
1 medium tomatoes, Seeded & Chopped
1 medium yukon gold potato, Cut into 1/2 inch chunks
1 cup lentils (I used regular brown or green ones)
1/4 cup parsley
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion, saute until translucent.
  • Add garlic and ginger, saute a 1-2 minutes.
  • Add salt, tumeric, coriander, cumin, mustard powder, Cayanne Pepper and cook for 1-3 minutes until fragrant.
  • Add water, scraping to loosen browned bits from the bottom.
  • Stir in tomato, potato, and lentils.
  • Bring to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer until potato mixture is tender (About 30 minutes).
  • Remove from heat and stir in Parsley & Red Wine Vinegar.
  • Serve over rice or with Naan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 113.5, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 625.2, Carbohydrate 15.5, Fiber 4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 4.2

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