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Simple dhal (lentils)
Prep Time
5
mins
Cook Time
20
mins
Total Time
25
mins
Course:
Dinner, lunch, Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Keyword:
dairy free, easy, gluten free, nutrient dense, quick, vegan, vegetarian
Ingredients
Dhal
1
cup
split red lentils
soaked for around and hour (if you don't have the time or have forgotten, just wash the dhal under running a couple of times)
1-2
cups
water / broth
just enough to cover the lentils
3-4
cloves
of crushed garlic
1
Thumb-sized piece of fresh turmeric grated / 1 tsp of powdered turmeric
1
Thumb-sized piece of ginger cut into matchsticks or grated
Pinch
of black pepper powder
Pinch
of cayenne pepper powder
Salt & pepper to taste
½
tsp
asafoetida
To season / temper
Coconut oil / ghee to season
1
tsp
black mustard seeds / cumin seeds
6-7
curry leaves
1
med onion sliced
To serve
Fresh Coriander
Instructions
Add all the dhal ingredients to a thick bottomed pot on the stove on high heat
Once the lentils begin to boil, skim the bubbles / scum off the surface and turn the stove to a medium setting
Once the lentils are cooked, turn the stove off
To season / temper
While the lentils are boiling, heat a small pan with coconut oil / ghee over high heat
Add cumin / mustard seeds to the hot oil & turn the stove down to a medium setting (cumin burns very easily, so be mindful)
When the mustard seeds begin to pop, add the curry leaves & stir for around 10 secs or so
Add the onions to the mix
Once the onions are soft & translucent, turn the stove off & add the seasoning to the cooked lentils
Serve with fresh coriander on brown rice, with a side of vegetables