Recipe: Tasty Red Lentil (Dal)

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Red Lentil (Dal). Red lentils look more orange than red after the cook, especially with the addition of turmeric. I use Bob's Red Mill Red Lentils which are grown right here in the Pacific Northwest. This red lentil dal recipe comes by way of my friend Kerissa Barron, who spent several months living and traveling through India.

Red Lentil (Dal) If dal is too soupy, increase heat and cook for a little longer. This traditional Indian dish is usually served with basmati rice or Indian bread. Masoor tadka dal is a delicious Indian lentil curry made with red lentils. You can have Red Lentil (Dal) using 20 ingredients and 9 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Red Lentil (Dal)

  1. You need 1 cup of red lentil.
  2. You need 1 tsp of cumin pdr.
  3. Prepare 1/2 tsp of coriander pdr.
  4. You need 1 1/2 tbsp of fresh ginger.
  5. You need 1 1/2 tbsp of fresh garlic.
  6. It's 1 of cinnamon stick.
  7. It's 1/2 cup of fresh cilantro.
  8. It's 3 tbsp of olive oil.
  9. Prepare 2 medium of tomato.
  10. You need 1 cup of kale.
  11. Prepare 1 of jalapeno.
  12. Prepare 1 tsp of paprika.
  13. It's 1 tsp of cayenne.
  14. You need 1 tsp of tumeric.
  15. Prepare 2 of clove.
  16. You need 1 of bayleaf.
  17. You need 2 of green cardamon.
  18. You need 1/2 tsp of salt or to taste.
  19. It's 1 tsp of cumin seed (replace with pdr) black mustard seed (optional).
  20. It's 1 cup of onion fine chop.

It's easy to make, flavorful, and healthy as well as naturally vegan and gluten free! Dal (also spelled dhal or daal) is one of the most versatile, healthy, filling, and delicious meals. A creamy Red Lentil Dahl which is comforting, hearty, flavorful, and delicious. The recipe is vegan, gluten-free, healthy, and easy to make.

Red Lentil (Dal) step by step

  1. remove debris from lentil wash and soak for 30-40 min..
  2. boil 2 cups water, add lentils cook till expanded and desired tenderness. keep a little firm as it will continue to cook with rest of ingredients later. remove scum after boil. drain and add to other mixture..
  3. chop onions, tomato, cilantro, kale, and jalapeno (if you want it chopped or place in whole)..
  4. mince the ginger and garlic.
  5. heat oil on medium, add onions, fry till golden brown.
  6. add powdered spices, cinnamon, clove, cardamon, and fry 1 min.
  7. add tomatoes garlic ginger.
  8. add cilantro and kale fry 1-2 min.
  9. combine the lentils with mixture and let cook on low heat till flavours come through and desired tenderness is reached..

This red lentil dal recipe is thick, creamy, and full of Indian spices. It's the ultimate vegan comfort food, and can be made in one pot using pantry staples. If you ask me what the ultimate comfort food is, I'd tell you a) a bowl of crockpot chicken noodle soup , b) a bowl of white chicken chili or c) a big bowl of dal served with rice and. The other charming thing about making this simple red lentil dal recipe is the beautiful aromas that fill the air. The earthiness of cumin, the slight citrus notes of coriander seeds and the sweetness of cinnamon begins the act of comforting you before you even take a bite.