Red Lentil Dal – Indian Style
Summary
- A simple and flavorful Indian red lentil dal, cooked with sautéed onions, ginger, garlic, and curry powder, simmered with tomatoes and lentils until soft, and finished with fresh coriander. This hearty and nutritious dish is perfect for a comforting meal.
All Ingredients - Main Ingredients
- Onion 1, chopped
- Oil/ghee 2 tablespoons
- Ginger paste 1 tablespoon
- Crushed Garlic 1 tablespoon
- Curry powder 2-3 teaspoons
- Tomatoes 3, diced
- Red/orange lentils 1 1/3 cup
- Water/stock 4 cups
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Coriander chopped
Tools You'll Need
- Pot
- Strainer
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Chop Onion
Chop one onion into small pieces.
Step 2: Sauté Onion
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil or ghee in a pot. Add the chopped onion and for until it softens and turns slightly golden.
Step 3: Add Aromatics and Spices
Add 1 tablespoon of ginger paste, 1 tablespoon of crushed garlic, and 2-3 teaspoons of curry powder to the pot. Cook for , stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
Step 4: Dice Tomatoes
3 tomatoes into small cubes.
Step 5: Cook Tomatoes
Add the tomatoes to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften and break down into a sauce-like consistency.
Step 6: Rinse and Drain Lentils
Rinse 1 1/3 cups of red or orange lentils under cold running water in a sieve until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly.
Step 7: Combine and Simmer
Add the rinsed and drained lentils to the pot. Pour in 4 cups of water or stock. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring well.
Step 8: Cook Lentils
the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and cook for about . Open the lid every and stir to prevent the lentils from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
Step 9: Chop Coriander
Chop fresh coriander for garnish.
Step 10: Finish and Serve
Turn off the heat. Add the chopped coriander to the cooked dal and stir well to combine. Serve hot.
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