The recipe CJ's Tomato Dal

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CJ's Tomato Dal recipe is a Indian Side Dish meal that takes 30 minutes to make. If you enjoy Indian for Side Dish, you will like CJ's Tomato Dal!

CJ's Tomato Dal

CJ's Tomato Dal Recipe
CJ's Tomato Dal

This is a recipe an Indian friend of mine showed me how to make. It is super easy to make and pairs well with rice for a simple, inexpensive, yet flavorful meal.

What Course Is CJ's Tomato Dal?

CJ's Tomato Dal is for Side Dish.


How Long Does CJ's Tomato Dal Recipe Take To Prepare?

CJ's Tomato Dal takes 10 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does CJ's Tomato Dal Recipe Take To Cook?

CJ's Tomato Dal takes 30 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does CJ's Tomato Dal Recipe Make?

CJ's Tomato Dal makes 12 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For CJ's Tomato Dal Recipe?

The ingredients for CJ's Tomato Dal are:

1 cup red lentils (dal), picked through and rinsed
2.5 cups water

2 tbsp oil
1/4 tsp black mustard seeds
1/4 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp crushed garlic
1 tsp minced ginger
5 or 6 green curry leaves
2 or 3 slit green chilies (remove the seeds if you don't like really hot food)
3 tomatoes, chopped or canned equivalent


How Do I Make CJ's Tomato Dal?

Here is how you make CJ's Tomato Dal:

Pressure cook the lentils with the water for 8-10 minutes on high pressure. Let the pressure come down naturally. Mash the cooked lentils in the pot with a potato masher.Heat the oil in a saute pan and add everything except the tomatoes. Saute until the mustard seeds pop - 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook until soft. Add the lentils to the tomato mixture stir. Add water or cook longer to achieve the desired consistencyNumber of Servings: 12Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BEANS-N-RICE.


What's The Nutritional Info For CJ's Tomato Dal?

The nutritional information for CJ's Tomato Dal is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 12
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 50.5
  • Total Fat: 2.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 4.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 5.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.9 g
  • Protein: 1.9 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is CJ's Tomato Dal?

CJ's Tomato Dal is Indian cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does CJ's Tomato Dal Meet?

The dietary needs meet for CJ's Tomato Dal is Vegetarian


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