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Indian Turmeric Lentil Dal

Features: Turmeric & Cumin
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course entree, Soup
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 3 cups water or vegetable broth
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tomato diced
  • 1 Tbsp oil or ghee vegan if preferred
  • Salt to taste
  • Cilantro garnish

Instructions
 

  • Rinse lentils under cold water.
  • In a pot, heat oil. Sauté onion, garlic, cumin, and turmeric until fragrant.
  • Add lentils, tomato, and water. Bring to boil.
  • Reduce heat, simmer uncovered 20–25 minutes until lentils are soft.
  • Add salt to taste and garnish with cilantro.

Notes

Diet: Vegan – Cuisine: Indian – Course: Entree/Soup – Spicy: Mild – Pairs with: Rice