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This delicious red lentil stew is bursting with Indian 🇮🇳 spices, like flavors happy 💃 dancing on your tastebuds. It is an easy, vegan-friendly, gluten-free dish you can make in 30 minutes.

Red lentils (Masoor dal)


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  • Author: Sachi
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Diabetic

Description

This delicious red lentil stew is bursting with Indian 🇮🇳 spices, like flavors happy 💃 dancing on your tastebuds. It is an easy, vegan-friendly, gluten-free dish you can make in 30 minutes.


Ingredients

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For the dal

  • 1 cup dry red lentils (sold as “masoor dal” in Indian markets)
  • 2 1/2 cups water

For the tadka

  • 3 tablespoons coconut oil (or ghee or your favorite oil)
  • 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 red chili pepper, sliced into rounds (optional)
  • 1 green chili pepper sliced into rounds (optional)
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped

a handful of fresh cilantro leaves for garnish


Instructions

  1. Rinse lentils under cold running water and drain. Pick over to remove any debris.
  2. In a large pot, toast spices over medium heat until aromatic, about 2 minutes.
  3. Add coconut oil and stir-fry onion, ginger and chilis over medium heat for 1 minute. Add tomatoes and stir-fry on medium heat for 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
  4. Add lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to low, cover with lid and simmer for 20 minutes.
  5. If the lentils are lumpy or too thick, add water until it becomes smooth and creamy. Add salt and freshly cracked black pepper to taste. Serve in individual serving bowls and top with fresh cilantro leaves.

Notes

Add enough water to get the consistency that you like. I like dal to be more fluid like a gravy.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Simmer
  • Cuisine: Indian