Best Spicy Red Lentil Dal With Pita Wedges Recipes

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SPICED RED LENTIL DAL



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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup dried red lentils, washed and picked over
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
2 cloves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt
2 tablespoons cold butter, optional
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Put oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; when it is hot, add onion and cook until soft, about 10 minutes; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, combine the lentils, ginger, garlic, mustard seeds, cloves, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a saucepan. Add water to cover by about 1 inch, and bring to a boil. Adjust heat so mixture bubbles gently, and cook, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary, until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with salt and more pepper and keep cooking to desired tenderness. Lentils should be saucy but not soupy.
  • Remove cloves from pan and add reserved sauteed onion. Stir in butter if you are using it. Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with cilantro and serve.

WARM RED LENTIL DAL WITH PITA CHIPS



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Serve this dal as a dip with pita chips or as a side dish with grilled meats or fish.

Yield serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 pound red lentils (about 1 1/4 cups), picked over and rinsed
1 14 1/2-ounce can low-sodium chicken broth, or homemade, skimmed of fat
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 large tomato, seeded and finely diced
1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, combine the lentils, broth, water, and turmeric. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, melt the butter in a small saucepan; add the garlic, cumin seeds, and crushed red pepper. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 3 minutes.
  • Remove the lentils from heat, and stir in the garlic mixture, diced tomato, mint, and salt. Serve warm.
  • (Per serving)
  • Calories: 189
  • Fat: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 11mg
  • Carbohydrate: 25g
  • Sodium: 291mg
  • Protein: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g

SPICY RED LENTIL DAL WITH PITA WEDGES



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Make and share this Spicy Red Lentil Dal With Pita Wedges recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Spreads

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
1 cup small dried red lentils
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic
1 teaspoon yellow mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 cup light coconut milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
5 (6 inch) pita bread, each cut into 8 wedges

Steps:

  • Combine broth and lentils in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover, and simmer 10 minutes or until lentils are tender. Remove from heat; cover and set aside.
  • Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, mustard seeds, and red pepper, and cook 5 minutes or until onions are tender and seeds begin to pop, stirring constantly.
  • Add cumin, turmeric, coriander, and black pepper; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Add tomato paste, and cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Add lentils, coconut milk, and salt; cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat; stir in juice.
  • Cool to room temperature. Serve dal with pita wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.6, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 488.3, Carbohydrate 53.7, Fiber 13.9, Sugar 3.9, Protein 14.8

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