SIMPLE SAVORY LENTILS (DAL)

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This is the dal recipe I've cooked for years. It's mildly spicy & compliments more firey Indian dishes. It's always best after a day or two. Prep time doesn't include soaking.

Provided by Elisabetta47

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 dal, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup dried lentils, any color, any size
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, medium, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground
2 garlic cloves, minced

Steps:

  • Soak lentils in water to cover for several hours or overnight. Drain.
  • Bring lentils & 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan & stir in salt & turmeric.
  • Cover & simmer about 45 minutes or until lentils are tender (but not mushy.).
  • Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat & cook onion, cumin & cardamon, stirring, about 3 minutes.
  • Add garlic & cook, stirring, another minute.
  • Stir onion mixture into lentils.
  • Cook uncovered over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 217.4, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 593.9, Carbohydrate 32.7, Fiber 15.4, Sugar 2.2, Protein 12.9

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