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Active Time:30 minsTotal Time:45 minsServings:4
Active Time:30 mins
Active Time:
30 mins
Total Time:45 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:4
Servings:
4
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Cook Mode(Keep screen awake)IngredientsDaal3cupswater1cupred lentils, rinsed1cupchopped red onion1cupdiced tomato1serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped¾teaspoonsalt½teaspoonred chile powder½teaspoonground turmericTarka4tablespoonsghee or canola oil1cupchopped onion1cupdiced tomato2dried red chiles, seeded and broken into small pieces1teaspoonminced garlic1teaspoonminced fresh ginger1teaspooncumin seedsKasuri methi (see Tip) & chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
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Ingredients
Daal
3cupswater
1cupred lentils, rinsed
1cupchopped red onion
1cupdiced tomato
1serrano pepper, seeded and finely chopped
¾teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonred chile powder
½teaspoonground turmeric
Tarka
4tablespoonsghee or canola oil
1cupchopped onion
2dried red chiles, seeded and broken into small pieces
1teaspoonminced garlic
1teaspoonminced fresh ginger
1teaspooncumin seeds
Kasuri methi (see Tip) & chopped fresh cilantro for garnish
DirectionsTo prepare daal: Combine water, lentils, red onion, tomato, serrano, salt, chile powder and turmeric in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Adjust heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the mixture is thickened, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir often during the last 10 minutes to prevent burning.Meanwhile, prepare tarka: Heat ghee (or oil) in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, tomato, chiles, garlic, ginger and cumin seeds; cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.Serve the daal topped with the tarka. Garnish with kasuri methi and cilantro, if desired.To make aheadRefrigerate daal (Step 1) for up to 3 days.TipKasuri methi (fenugreek) has a complex flavor that’s a little nutty and almost maple-y. Look for the dried leaves in Indian markets and online.Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, October 2021
Directions
To prepare daal: Combine water, lentils, red onion, tomato, serrano, salt, chile powder and turmeric in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Adjust heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the mixture is thickened, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir often during the last 10 minutes to prevent burning.Meanwhile, prepare tarka: Heat ghee (or oil) in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, tomato, chiles, garlic, ginger and cumin seeds; cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.Serve the daal topped with the tarka. Garnish with kasuri methi and cilantro, if desired.To make aheadRefrigerate daal (Step 1) for up to 3 days.TipKasuri methi (fenugreek) has a complex flavor that’s a little nutty and almost maple-y. Look for the dried leaves in Indian markets and online.
To prepare daal: Combine water, lentils, red onion, tomato, serrano, salt, chile powder and turmeric in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat. Adjust heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are tender and the mixture is thickened, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir often during the last 10 minutes to prevent burning.
Meanwhile, prepare tarka: Heat ghee (or oil) in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, tomato, chiles, garlic, ginger and cumin seeds; cook, stirring often, until golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes.
Serve the daal topped with the tarka. Garnish with kasuri methi and cilantro, if desired.
To make ahead
Refrigerate daal (Step 1) for up to 3 days.
Tip
Kasuri methi (fenugreek) has a complex flavor that’s a little nutty and almost maple-y. Look for the dried leaves in Indian markets and online.
Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, October 2021
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Nutrition Facts(per serving)382Calories16gFat46gCarbs14gProtein
Nutrition Facts(per serving)
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