Description
A hearty and nutritious lentil dish, often served with rice or bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup lentils
- 4 cups water
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 tomatoes, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons oil
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils under cold water.
- In a pot, heat oil over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
- Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
- Add garlic and ginger, and cook for a minute.
- Add tomatoes, turmeric, coriander, and salt. Cook until tomatoes soften.
- Add lentils and water. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer until lentils are tender, about 20-25 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the water for desired consistency.
- Serve with rice or naan.
- You can add spinach or other vegetables for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 15g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Lentil Dal, Indian Lentil Curry, Healthy Lentil Recipe