Lentil Dal Recipe (Lentil Daal)
This lentil dal recipe is a lentil dish flavored with onion, garlic, ginger, cumin seeds and turmeric. Its consistency thickens slowly in the pot; At the end, it is refreshed with lime juice and fresh coriander. You can have a practical main dish by serving it with rice.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Step-by-Step Method
Soften onion
Put the pot on medium heat. Heat the olive oil, add the onion and fry for 3-4 minutes until it softens.
Add flavors
Add ginger, cumin seeds, turmeric and garlic to the pot. Mix for 30–60 seconds; Once the spices release their scent, move on to the next step.
Add vegetables and turn
Add cauliflower and tomatoes. Cook, stirring, for 2–3 minutes; Let the tomatoes start to release some of their juices.
Add lentils and stock
Put the washed lentils and water in the pot. Stir once and let it boil.
Cook over low heat
When it boils, reduce the heat and leave the lid ajar. Cook for 30-35 minutes until the lentils soften and acquire the consistency of dal. If necessary, add a little water if it gets too thick.
Salt and final touch
Add salt. Just before removing it from the stove, stir in the lime juice and sprinkle with chopped coriander.
Serve
Serve hot with cooked basmati rice. If you want, you can also serve it with long grain rice.