The Best Dal Recipe
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The Best Dal Recipe is a comforting and flavorful Indian lentil dish featuring red lentils cooked to creamy perfection and tempered with aromatic spices. This wholesome, protein-rich meal is easy to prepare, customizable to your spice preferences, and perfect for any occasion, whether a quick weeknight dinner or meal prepping for the week.
Ingredients
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear to remove any dust and impurities. Optionally, soak the lentils for 15-20 minutes to help achieve a softer texture faster while cooking.
Add the rinsed lentils to a pot with 3 cups of water and turmeric powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the lentils are completely soft and beginning to break down.
In a separate pan, heat ghee or oil over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, letting them sizzle and pop until fragrant. Then add finely chopped garlic, ginger, and green chilies; sauté until golden and aromatic.
Add diced tomatoes, coriander powder, and salt to the tempering mixture. Cook until tomatoes soften and spices combine into a thick, flavorful base.
Pour the tempering into the cooked lentils, stirring well. Adjust water if needed to reach desired consistency, and simmer together for an additional 5-10 minutes to blend the flavors thoroughly.
Sprinkle fresh cilantro leaves over the dal just before serving for a fresh, vibrant finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 cup
- Calories
- 220 kcal
- Sugar Content
- 3 g
- Sodium Content
- 400 mg
- Fat Content
- 7 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 3 g
- Trans Fat Content
- 0 g
- Carbohydrate Content
- 30 g
- Fiber Content
- 8 g
- Protein Content
- 14 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 0 mg
