Foryoueats: Red Lentil Dal

Foryoueats: Red Lentil Dal

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This Red Lentil Dal is a warm and flavorful Indian lentil stew made with red lentils, tomatoes, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a comforting meal, it pairs well with basmati rice and is finished off...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils (yellow lentils will work as well)
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 plum tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped white or yellow onion
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, finely chopped and made into a paste (see Recipe Note)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
  • 1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice)
  • 8 sprigs cilantro, de-stemmed and chopped
  • Cooked basmati rice, optional

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