Description
A basic and flavorful red lentil dahl recipe that is quick to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Combine rinsed red lentils and water in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until lentils are soft.
- While lentils are cooking, heat vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds. Cook until seeds begin to pop, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in turmeric powder and chili powder. Cook for another 15 seconds.
- Pour the spiced oil mixture into the cooked lentils. Add salt and stir well.
- Simmer for another 5 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Stir in fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Serve hot with rice or naan bread.
- Adjust chili powder to your spice preference.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: dahl, lentil, red lentil, indian, vegetarian, quick, easy