The recipe Lentil Dal

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Lentil Dal recipe is a Indian Dinner meal that takes 50 minutes to make. If you enjoy Indian for Dinner, you will like Lentil Dal!

Lentil Dal

Lentil Dal Recipe
Lentil Dal

Dal is a souplike concoction of spicy lentils, which is commonly served as a part of an Indian meal. Dal can be eaten hot or at room temperature. It can also serve as a topping for rice dishes and curries.

What Course Is Lentil Dal?

Lentil Dal is for Dinner.


How Long Does Lentil Dal Recipe Take To Prepare?

Lentil Dal takes 15 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Lentil Dal Recipe Take To Cook?

Lentil Dal takes 50 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Lentil Dal Recipe Make?

Lentil Dal makes 6 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Lentil Dal Recipe?

The ingredients for Lentil Dal are:

1.5 cup red lentils
1 bay leaf
1 medium onion, diced
1 (14 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 tablespoon minced ginger (or 2 tsp ginger powder)
4 garlic cloves
2 teaspoons garam masala (try Penzie's online)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
1.5 teaspoons salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne


How Do I Make Lentil Dal?

Here is how you make Lentil Dal:

This recipe is from 365 Ways to cook vegetarian from Kitty Morse.1) In a large bowl soak lentils for 10 minutes, with enough water to cover2) Drain lentils, add six cups water to pot with bay leaf, and cook on medium for 15 minutes, or until lentils are soft. You might have to skim off white foam that forms.3) In a medium frying pan, heat oil over med-high heat. Add onions, stirring occasionally until golden. (4-5 minutes)4) Add tomatoes and cook until most of liquid has evaporated5) Add ginger, garlic, garam masala, cumin, cilantro, diced chile, salt, and cayenne. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.6) Add (drained) cooked lentils to mixture and heat through.* serve on basmati rice for an authentic mealNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user YOGICHAR.


What's The Nutritional Info For Lentil Dal?

The nutritional information for Lentil Dal is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 132.9
  • Total Fat: 5.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 724.8 mg
  • Total Carbs: 17.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.5 g
  • Protein: 5.7 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Lentil Dal?

Lentil Dal is Indian cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Lentil Dal Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Lentil Dal is Vegan


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