Lentil Dal (Or Dahl, Daal, Dhal)

Name: Lentil Dal (Or Dahl, Daal, Dhal)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 tbsp olive oil; 1 cup onion; 1 tbsp ginger paste; 1 tbsp garlic paste; 1 tsp cumin seed; 1 tsp turmeric; 1 tsp garam masala; 0.5 tsp red pepper; 2 cup cauliflower florets; 2.5 cup beef broth; 1 cup dried lentils; 1 tbsp fresh lime juice; 0.5 tsp salt

Lentils, red pepper and cauliflower florets simmered on the stove and spiced with ginger and cumin for a South Asian dal.

50 min · Serves 6 · Medium

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 45 min · 50 min total
Difficulty: medium

1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion, ginger, garlic, cumin, turmeric, garam masala and red pepper and saute for approx 2 minutes (until onions are soft).
2 min
2
Add cauliflower and saute 1 minute. Stir in broth and lentils, making sure to mix well. Bring to a boil.
1 min
3
Cover, reduce heat, and simmer for about 35 minutes or until lentils are tender. Stir in lime juice and salt.
35 min