SPICY INDIAN LENTIL STEW (DAAL)
This is an easy and rewarding recipe for a spicy and flavorful Indian dish of lentil stew! Serve on its own or with basmati rice.
Provided by rbexx34
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian Side Dishes
Time 1h
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Rinse the yellow lentils, red lentils, and mung beans and put them in a medium saucepan with 5 cups water, salt, turmeric, and 1 teaspoon ghee. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are easily mashed, about 30 minutes.
- Heat remaining ghee in a frying pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until they sputter. Add onion, chile peppers, and ginger; stir-fry until onions are soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and add cilantro and cayenne. Transfer mixture to lentils.
- Let mixture simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.1 calories, Carbohydrate 35.6 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 14.2 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 744 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
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Aashik Magar
[email protected]I'm not a fan of Indian food, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The stew was delicious and I'll definitely be making it again.
Haleigh Felder
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their lentils. My kids loved the spicy flavor and the lentils were so soft and tender.
aubree lynn
[email protected]I made this stew for a party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the spicy flavor and the lentils were so soft and tender.
Vanessa XXX
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting recipes. This lentil stew is now one of my favorites!
Shiv Raj
[email protected]This stew is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I added some chopped vegetables and it was a hearty and healthy meal.
Tiana Dickerson
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the stew turned out bland and watery. I think I'll try adding more spices next time.
MR Rashed
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this stew was just the right amount of heat for me. The lentils were perfectly cooked and the sauce was rich and flavorful.
Ramsey Tidyman
[email protected]This recipe is easy to follow and the ingredients are easy to find. I didn't have any garam masala on hand, so I used a combination of cumin, coriander, and turmeric instead. It turned out great!
Mbalentle Vuyeleni
[email protected]I've made this stew several times now, and it's always a hit with my family. The leftovers are even better the next day!
Josi rendrick
[email protected]This lentil stew is a flavorful and satisfying meal that's perfect for a cold night. The lentils are cooked until they're soft and tender, and the spices give the stew a nice kick. I served it with rice and a dollop of yogurt, and it was absolutely d