Red Lentil Dal Recipe | Veggie Fest

Red Lentil Dal Recipe | Veggie Fest

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Dal, prepared from a variety of beans, split peas, or lentils, is served at almost every Indian meal. This delicious recipe, bursting with protein and flavor, will sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried red lentils
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ¼ teaspoon asafetida
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons plant butter or ghee
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 2 to 3 dried red chilies (optional)
  • 2 medium onions, diced
  • 2 teaspoons ginger paste (ginger, peeled and blended, approximately 1-inch )*
  • 2 teaspoons garlic paste (garlic cloves, peeled and blended, approximately 3-4)*
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • 4 tablespoons tomato purée or 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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