If you love Indian food, you will love the creamy goodness of this red lentil dal recipe. It's a simple soup featuring hearty red lentils, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.
1large onionfinely diced (I use my handy food chopper)
3clovesgarlicminced
1tablespoonginger powder or fresh ginger
1tablespooncurry powder
1teaspoonground turmeric
½teaspoonground cumin
½teaspoonground cinnamon
1largetomatofinely diced
4-5cupsvegetable broth
pepper to taste
¼tsp.dried red chilli flakesoptional
Instructions
In a large pot, add the oil and heat on medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Add the garlic and ginger and cook for another 1 minute.
Add all the spices- curry, cumin, turmeric, , cinnamon and red chilli flakes (if using) and mix in well.
Add the tomato and the lentils and stir until combined well.
Last, add in the broth and bring to a boil then lower the heat to simmer and cook uncovered, stir occasionally, for about 20-30 minutes until lentils get soft and thick.
Add a little extra water if needed.
Notes
1. If you don’t have red lentils, green, brown or yellow lentils can be used. Some lentils may require a little longer cooking time.2. Fresh ginger can be swapped out for ginger paste that can be found in the produce department.2. Stir in ½ cup of coconut milk at the end.4. Swap out the vegetable broth for chicken broth or even just cups of water if you prefer.5. Be sure to rinse the lentils before using them.6. Add in fresh curry leaves.7.Garnish with fresh cilantro or lime juice or lemon juice for added flavor.