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red lentil dal on a white plate with a side of naan, sitting on a woven placemat.

Vegetarian Red Lentil Dal

Published by Kate
Ginger lovers will adore this flavor-packed dal!
4.50 from 2 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Entree
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 473 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, diced
  • 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger (can be halved if you don’t love ginger)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • cups vegetable stock
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • cups basmati rice
  • To serve: chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeño, naan

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and ginger. Sauté, stirring occasionally, until tender, about 5–6 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, turmeric, and crushed red pepper. Stir and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
  • Add the plum tomatoes, lentils, and vegetable stock. Bring to a boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender, about 25 minutes. Stir in the lime juice.
  • Meanwhile, place the rice and 3 cups of water in a saucepan over medium high heat. Bring to a boil. Add ½ teaspoon kosher salt. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 20 minutes. Uncover rice and fluff with a fork.
  • Serve the dal with cooked rice, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeño, and naan.

Nutrition

Calories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 17gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 660mgPotassium: 636mgFiber: 16gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 694IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 4mg
Keyword lentil dal, vegetarian dinner
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