
South Asia — Muslim traditions
Red Lentil Dhal
A South Asian dal of lentils and tomatoes, seasoned with cinnamon and simmered on the stove.
1 hr 5 min · Serves 4 · Medium
4
Ingredients
Method
Start cooking mode- Prep 5 min · Cook 60 min · 65 min total
- medium
- 1
Carefully sift through the dry lentils and remove any tiny rocks. In a large pot, sauté onion with oil and curry paste until softened.
- 2
Add rinsed lentils, water and optional tomato and cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil then simmer covered at a low boil for up to an hour until the lentils become creamy.
- 3
Salt to taste. Serve as a soup or over rice. Source: Vegetarian Tastes of Toronto, p. 73.
Notes and swaps
- Not assessed yet. Check each ingredient if you have an allergy.



