Lentil Dal

Name: Lentil Dal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 38 min
Total time: 43 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup onion; 1 tbsp fresh ginger; 1 tsp cumin seed; 1 tsp turmeric; 0.5 tsp red pepper; 4 garlic cloves; 2 cup cauliflower florets; 2 cup tomatoes; 2.5 cup water; 1 cup dried lentils; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1 tbsp fresh cilantro; 0.75 tsp salt; 6 cup cooked basmati rice

Gently simmered lentils, red pepper and cauliflower florets, warmed with ginger and cumin, a South Asian dal.

43 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 38 min · 43 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, ginger, cumin, turmeric, red peppers, and garlic.
2
Saute 2 minutes. Add cauliflower and tomatoes; saute 1 minute. Stir in water and lentils; bring to a boil.
3
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt.
35 min
4
Serve 1 cup lentil mixture with 1 cup rice.