Indian Yellow Dal

    Lunch & Dinner · Grains & Pulses · Main Meal · Soups Stew and Chili Recipes

    This easy recipe is for a basic vegetarian and vegan yellow split-pea dal, a staple of Indian cooking. This easy and delicious yellow lentil dal is full of protein and bright flavors!

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons coconut or olive oil
    • 1 large onion diced finely
    • 1 thai chili diced finely
    • 4 garlic cloves minced
    • 2 tablespoons ginger grated
    • 1.5 cups yellow lentils
    • 1 tbsp ground turmeric
    • 2 teaspoons curry powder
    • 1 tsp garam masala
    • 3-4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
    • 1 can diced tomatoes
    • juice of half a lime
    • salt and ground black pepper to taste
    • cilantro to garnish
    • lime wedges to garnish
    • cooked basmati rice

    Preparation

    1. Add olive oil to a large pan over medium heat.
    2. Add onions, garlic, ginger and chilies and allow to sweat over medium heat.
    3. Add lentils, spices, tomatoes, 2 cups of broth and season with salt and pepper.
    4. Bring to a simmer and reduce to low. Cook with a lid slightly open for 20 minutes.
    5. Once the lentils have reached the desired doneness add lime juice and serve over rice.
    6. Garnish with cilantro

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