Red Lentil - Classical Ayurveda Dhal

Name: Red Lentil - Classical Ayurveda Dhal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1.5 cup red lentils; 6 cup water; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 0.25 tsp chili powder; 0.5 tsp sea salt; 0.5 tsp black salt; 2 dry curry leaves; 4 tbsp ghee; 0.5 tsp mustard seeds; 0.5 tsp ajwain; 1 medium onion; 0.5 inch piece fresh ginger; 1 tomatoes; 5 garlic cloves

Lentils and tomatoes simmered on the stove and spiced with turmeric and chilli for a South Asian dish.

50 min · Serves 4 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 10 min · Cook 40 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In one pot put the lentils and water. Add the turmeric, chilly, salt and curry leaves and bring to boil.
2
Cook for about 20 minutes. In a separate sauce pan heat up the ghee and add the mustard and ajwain seeds.
20 min
3
When you hear the seeds pop add the chopped onion and shredded ginger. Cook the onions until they are well cooked and brown. To them add the diced tomatoes and finely chopped garlic.
4
Cook until the tomatoes become soft and are well mixed in the sauce. Add the sauce to the lentils and simmer for another 10 minutes.
10 min