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Dal

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homemade dal made with red lentils and warming spices. A nourishing Let’s Veg recipe perfect for everyday meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 166
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Equipment

5 Quart Pot
5 Quart Pot
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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Add lentils and water to a pot. Bring to a boil.
  2. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are soft.
  3. Heat oil or ghee in a small skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add onion and sauté for 4–5 minutes until golden.
  5. Add garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Stir in cumin, turmeric, coriander, and chili powder. Cook briefly.
  7. Add spice mixture to cooked lentils and stir well.
  8. Season with salt and simmer for another 5 minutes.
  9. Garnish with cilantro if using and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 166kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 12gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gSodium: 15mgPotassium: 462mgFiber: 14gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Adjust thickness with water as needed
Serve with rice, roti, or naan
Add tomatoes for a tangier dal

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