Spicy Daal

Name: Spicy Daal
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 80 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 cup dry lentils; 1 tbsp butter; 1 medium onion; 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; 1 tbsp minced garlic; 400 g canned crushed tomatoes; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 2 tsp sambal oelek; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1 tsp ground cumin; 0.125 tsp salt; fresh ground black pepper; 0.5 cup low-fat plain yogurt

Gently simmered lentils, tomatoes and sambal oelek, warmed with ginger and cayenne, a South Asian dal.

1 hr 20 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 60 min · 80 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
In a large sauce pan, add the lentils and fill with water to cover. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes until the lentils open and are tender.
10 min
2
While lentils are cooking, heat butter in a large pan on medium heat. Add the choppen onions and fry until starts to clarify and then add garlic and ginger and until aromatic.
3
Add spices to pan. Drain the water from the lentils and add to pan with 1 cup of water. Cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the dal is thick, if it starts to get dry add more water. Remove from heat and stir in yogurt.
60 min