Red Lentil Dal

Red Lentil Dal

Prep Time: 0 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: 4

Makes about 5 cups

Ingredients

  • cup red lentils
  • teaspoon peeled and grated fresh ginger
  • teaspoon ground coriander
  • teaspoon onion powder
  • teaspoon ground turmeric
  • teaspoon ground cumin
  • teaspoon garlic powder
  • pinch Sea salt
  • tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • piece Steamed rice or whole-grain bread

Instructions

  1. Place the lentils in a saucepan and add 4 cups of water.
  2. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the ginger.
  3. Cover the pan and simmer until the lentils are soft and have turned yellow, 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Add the coriander, onion powder, turmeric, cumin, garlic powder, salt to taste, and 1 cup water if the dal is very thick. Simmer for about 10 minutes more to blend the flavors.
  5. Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Serve hot, with rice or bread.
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