ISMAIL MERCHANT'S LEMON LENTILS (NIMBU MASOOR DAL)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat 6 tablespoons oil in a large, deep saucepan over medium-low heat. Add sliced onion and cook, stirring, until tender. Add cinnamon sticks, dal, and ginger. Cook, stirring often, 10 minutes. Add stock, 2 cups water, red chili, and salt to taste. Bring to boil, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Squeeze juice from lemon. straining seeds, and add lemon juice and lemon to lentils. Cook 50 minutes, stirring often. Add up to one cup more water, if dal dries out too much. Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil in small pan. Add chopped onion, garlic, chile and bay leaves. Cook, stirring, until onion is browned. Add mixture to lentils and stir. Remove bay leaves. Turn into serving bowl and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve hot.
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Estacia Limbrick
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The lentils cooked quickly and the lemon-spiced sauce was easy to make. I served it with some rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Jennifer Gerrick
[email protected]This lentil dish was delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the lemon-spiced sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it with some rice and it was a hit with my family. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Md Ali dawanj
[email protected]This lentil dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used more spices or herbs to really make it pop. However, the lentils were cooked perfectly and the lemon-spiced sauce was very flavorful. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but
GDTV ENT
[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this lentil dish. I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but the lemon and spices in this recipe really made them shine. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. I served it
ezekiel adeleke
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a beginner cook like me. The instructions were easy to follow, and the dish turned out great. The lentils were perfectly cooked and the lemon-spiced sauce was delicious. I served it with some rice and it was a hit with my
Luna Latifi
[email protected]This lentil dish was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I added too much chili powder. However, the lentils themselves were cooked perfectly, and the lemon-spiced sauce was very flavorful. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll be more ca
Israrjutt Sab
[email protected]I'm a big fan of lentils, and I love the tangy flavor of lemons. This recipe was the perfect combination of both. The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the lemon-spiced sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it with some rice and yogurt, and it wa
blackexplodes
[email protected]This dish was a great way to use up some leftover lentils I had in my pantry. The lemon and spices added a nice brightness and depth of flavor to the lentils. I served it with some quinoa and roasted vegetables, and it was a delicious and healthy mea
Ajsel Izeiroski
[email protected]Overall, this was a solid lentil dish. The flavors were good, and the lentils were cooked nicely. However, I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I think it could have used more spices or herbs to really make it pop. I'll probably experiment with diff
Christopher Sinclair
[email protected]This lentil dish was a bit too sour for my taste. I think I added too much lemon juice. However, the lentils themselves were cooked perfectly, and the spices were well-balanced. I'll definitely try this recipe again, but I'll be more careful with the
Ibrahim Imran
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Indian cuisine, and I was excited to try this lemon lentils recipe. I was not disappointed! The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the lemon-spiced sauce was incredibly flavorful. I served it with some naan bread, and it was the perf
Frank Okechukwu Edmund
[email protected]This nimbu masoor dal was a burst of flavor in my mouth. The tanginess of the lemon and the creaminess of the coconut milk were a perfect balance. I loved the addition of the red chili peppers, which gave the dish a nice kick. Served with some fluffy
Azad Panchhi
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of lentils, lemon, and spices was incredibly flavorful and satisfying. I especially appreciated the simplicity of the recipe, which made it easy to prepare on a weekni
Kurstina Esparon
[email protected]This lentil dish was a delight! The tangy lemon flavor perfectly complemented the earthy lentils. The addition of spices like cumin and coriander added a layer of warmth and depth to the dish. I served it with rice and a dollop of yogurt, and it was