Red Lentil Dal
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  • Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
1-1/2 cups red lentils1-2 jalapeno peppers, minced2 tsp tumeric8 cups water2 tbsp butter1 large onion, slicedsalt to taste
Directions
Rinse lentils.
Place beans in large pot with 8 cups of water.
Add jalapeno, tumeric and salt to taste.
Bring to boil, then reduce heat and allow to simmer for up to 2 hours.
Melt butter in non stick frying pan.
Add sliced onion and saute' over medium low heat until onions are very soft and brown.
Top lentils with onion.
Serve with tortillas or other flatbread. Also good with brown rice.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user JALEPENOANN.
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 77.3
  • Total Fat: 3.1 g
  • Cholesterol: 7.6 mg
  • Sodium: 26.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 9.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 3.4 g
  • Protein: 3.7 g

Member Reviews
  • HYDRATE
     I pressure cooker cooked my lentils with less water and tumeric -to cook faster. I also added garlic, cilantro, cumin to the dish and used olive oil instead of butter. Tasty and healthy too!!! I also substituted jalapenos with fresh green chillies - minced. - 6/23/08
  • SAUCYSAILORESS
     Yummy, thnaks! Just how our Indian driver makes it! - 7/11/11
  • DOUGLASW1
     This was really good. I substituted one of the teaspoons of turmeric for a teaspoon of garam masala, added a steamed head of cauliflower, and added 2 hot banana peppers in addition to the one Jalapeno. All of this served over brown rice. - 6/23/09
  • DAIZYSTARLITE
     yum - 6/19/19
  • HOLLYM48
     Love this Red Lentil Dal Recipe.....Yummy! - 11/15/18
  • LIS193
     Turned out great, will make again. - 6/7/17
  • JIMINYC
     Simple and quick. My red lentils are tiny, a bit bigger than a jalapeno seed and they cook quickly so cooked only 40 min. I added much less liquid to make it thick, and added garlic and ginger because it seemed like a good idea, I enjoyed the dish. - 7/10/13
  • MTGGIRL
     So delicious, I crave this stuff! I love it with a grilled pita. - 1/14/12
  • ELIELECTRIC
     pretty bland, i added powder ginger and artichoke hearts to liven it up a bit! - 6/2/09
  • G9DRUMS
     I used two good sized jalepenos and got plenty of spice with my dish. It was wonderful with some warm whole wheat pitas and I can't wait for leftovers...I don't often say that! - 6/26/08
  • NEDERLASS
     Loved it! I did add a little chicken broth and a wee bit of coconut milk. - 6/25/08
  • CEEBEE
     Will make it! - 6/23/08
  • ILSEBILSE425
     is this the indian dal? If so, for flatbread, find a recipe for 'chapati", which is the traditional indian bread used when eating dal. - 6/23/08
  • FAKEREDHEAD
     this sounds really delicious - 6/23/08
  • MITAZAVERI
     very delicious and nutries recipes. i like all veg. recipes in your reciepes today SP. VEG. I LIKE IT. SEND MORE VEGETERIAN RECIPES . thanks - 6/23/08
  • POIFECT_NOT
     I added spices to my taste a little garlic and such was actually quite nice used a little ham soup base for added flavor and left out the the oil steamed a little onion for on top I think it was just as good and saved the fat - 6/23/08
  • RSWEEPER
     Add more spice and a little less water or use one cup of white wine in place of a cup of water. Comes out great with olive oil and a little butter flavoring as well. - 6/23/08
  • DINARLY
     Good, but needs a little more spice. - 6/23/08
  • LINDAWAY
     I use yellow split peas ..and a spoonfull of cumin seed simmered in a liile oil and chopped garlic. - 6/23/08
  • TARANGINI
     try garnishing with a little lemon and cilantro...yummmyyy - 6/23/08
  • SHARONJANE57
     Lentils are so easy make and make a great lunch. I put them in little containers and freeze then use on days when I am in a hurry - 6/23/08
  • JACKIE4019
     We like to have beans several times a week. This will be a good edition to our menu. - 6/23/08
  • MARILYNMANN
     Intend to make this tonight, sounds deliscious. - 6/23/08
  • FRNCHLVR
     Looks very good - 6/23/08
  • CYNTHIAS50
     Sounds good, but I am going to use chicken stock instead of water, and add some turkey smoked sausage to make it heartier for my teenage sons! Thanks for sharing this recipe! - 6/23/08



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