SPICED RED LENTIL DAL

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Provided by Food Network

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 cup dried red lentils, washed and picked over
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced (1 tablespoon)
1 tablespoon mustard seeds
2 cloves
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Salt
2 tablespoons cold butter, optional
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for serving

Steps:

  • Put oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; when it is hot, add onion and cook until soft, about 10 minutes; set aside.
  • Meanwhile, combine the lentils, ginger, garlic, mustard seeds, cloves, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a saucepan. Add water to cover by about 1 inch, and bring to a boil. Adjust heat so mixture bubbles gently, and cook, stirring occasionally and adding water if necessary, until lentils are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Sprinkle with salt and more pepper and keep cooking to desired tenderness. Lentils should be saucy but not soupy.
  • Remove cloves from pan and add reserved sauteed onion. Stir in butter if you are using it. Taste and adjust seasoning, then garnish with cilantro and serve.

Meaza Degfe
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This dal was a great way to use up some leftover lentils. It was quick and easy to make, and it tasted delicious.


glenn cotter
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I really enjoyed this dal. It was very flavorful and the spices were perfectly balanced.


Darius Mcdowell
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This was the best red lentil dal I've ever had! It was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Zenebech Girma
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This dal was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I was able to tone it down by adding some yogurt. Overall, it was a good recipe and I would make it again.


eric boamah
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I love this recipe! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. I usually serve it with rice and naan.


Mohiuddin Sheikh
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This was my first time making red lentil dal and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was so easy to make. My family loved it.


Grace Nsunsu
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I've made this dal several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great weeknight meal because it's quick and easy to make. I usually serve it with rice and yogurt.


Eden
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This dal was a bit bland for my taste. I added some extra spices and it was much better.


AATISH GUJJAR
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I was really impressed with this red lentil dal. It was so easy to make and it tasted amazing. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Mesam Ali
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The dal was delicious! I made it exactly as the recipe said and it turned out perfect. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone.


Aqib Nawaz
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This red lentil dal was a hit with my family! It was flavorful, easy to make, and a great way to get some extra protein in our diet. I will definitely be making this again.