Ingredients for Lentil Dal
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- Fresh Ginger
- Cumin Seed
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Red Pepper
- Garlic Cloves
- Cauliflower Florets
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 4 cups water
- Dried Lentils
- Fresh Lime Juice
- Fresh Cilantro
- salt to taste
- Cooked Basmati Rice
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How to Make Lentil Dal
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
- Add 1 medium onion (chopped), 1 inch ginger (grated), 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, to taste), and 2 cloves garlic (minced).
- Sauté for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Add 1 medium head cauliflower (cut into florets) and 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes.
- Sauté for 1 minute, stirring to combine.
- Stir in 4 cups water and 1 cup red lentils (or brown lentils).
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 35 minutes, or until lentils are tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Stir in 2 tablespoons lime juice, 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, and salt to taste.
- Serve 1 cup of lentil mixture with 1 cup cooked rice. Garnish with extra cilantro, if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
13 g
Sugar
17g
Fat
2g
Carbs
23g
