Masala Dal
- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
1 cup yellow lentils or split peas3 cups water1 tsp salt1 tbsp vegetable oil2 cups chopped yellow onion1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper3 cloves garlic, finely chopped2–3 tsp Garam Masalafresh ground black pepper
Wash lentils and leave to soak in water for 10 minutes. Drain, rinse and place in a medium saucepan with water, salt and 1/2 cup of the onion.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the peas are tender, about 45–50 minutes.
While lentils are cooking, heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the remaining onion with garlic, red peppers and garam masala over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, and just beginning to brown, about 10–15 minutes.
Add the onion mixture to the cooked peas, stirring to combine.
Simmer 10 to 15 minutes to blend flavors.
Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
(Options: Add additional chopped veggies such as spinach, or cauliflower.)
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROOTSREALITY.
Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the peas are tender, about 45–50 minutes.
While lentils are cooking, heat the oil in a skillet and sauté the remaining onion with garlic, red peppers and garam masala over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are soft, and just beginning to brown, about 10–15 minutes.
Add the onion mixture to the cooked peas, stirring to combine.
Simmer 10 to 15 minutes to blend flavors.
Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
(Options: Add additional chopped veggies such as spinach, or cauliflower.)
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ROOTSREALITY.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 127.7
- Total Fat: 3.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 589.3 mg
- Total Carbs: 19.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.9 g
- Protein: 5.8 g
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