Red lentil dhal
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- Number of Servings: 6
Ingredients
3 tablespoons canola or peanut oil1 medium yellow onion1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated4 garlic cloves, minced1 teaspoon salt1 cup dried red lentils2 tablespoon tomato paste4-5 cups water or vegetable stock5 roma tomatoes, choppedjuice of 1 lime1 cup lightly packed chopped fresh cilantroSpice blend2 teaspoon mustard seeds1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds1 teaspoon coriander seeds1 teaspoon cumin seeds6 whole cloves4 cardamom pods2 dried red chillis (seeds removed)1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Dry-toast the seeds (but not the dried red chili) in a pan over a low heat, stirring frequently. When cool, grind to a powder in a coffee grinder or mortar and pestle, along with the dried chilli and the cinnamon.
Heat oil in a heavy pot over a medium heat. Saute onions. When the onions are soft, add garlic and ginger and cook for a few more minutes. Add spices and salt.
Add 4 cups of water or stock and stir to deglaze the pot. Add tomato paste and lentils. Bring to a boil then lower the heat a and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, lime juice and cilantro. Add more water if it is too thick. Simmer 10 more minutes, or until lentils are completely tender.
Serves 6. Serve with rice, or eat on its own.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SCRABBLE-ELK.
Heat oil in a heavy pot over a medium heat. Saute onions. When the onions are soft, add garlic and ginger and cook for a few more minutes. Add spices and salt.
Add 4 cups of water or stock and stir to deglaze the pot. Add tomato paste and lentils. Bring to a boil then lower the heat a and simmer for 20 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, lime juice and cilantro. Add more water if it is too thick. Simmer 10 more minutes, or until lentils are completely tender.
Serves 6. Serve with rice, or eat on its own.
Number of Servings: 6
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SCRABBLE-ELK.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 158.8
- Total Fat: 8.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 508.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 17.0 g
- Dietary Fiber: 5.2 g
- Protein: 5.6 g
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