Indian Red Lentils Recipe

Red Lentil Dahl (Easy Indian Recipe) Bianca Zapatka

WEBOct 7, 2020 · First, in a skillet or saucepan, heat the coconut oil. Toss the chopped onion and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. After that, …

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1. *Note: Check out the recipe video + step-by-step photos above for visual instruction!
2. Heat the coconut oil in a skillet or saucepan. Add the chopped onions, and sauté for 2-3 minutes until translucent. Then add the garlic and ginger sauté for another minute until fragrant. Lastly, add the spices, and sauté for a few seconds to unfold flavors.
3. Place the lentils in a fine-mashed sieve and rinse until cold running water. Then add them to the onion mixture in the skillet. Pour in the vegetable broth, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Cook covered for 8-10 minutes, or until the lentils have absorbed most of the liquid.
4. Add the coconut milk and strained tomatoes (if using) and simmer another 5-10 minutes, or until the lentils are tender. (If the sauce is too thick, add a little more broth or coconut milk, until the desired consistency is reached). Season with salt, pepper, coconut sugar, and lime juice to taste.

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Masoor Dal Recipe Indian Red Lentils Recipe

WEBFeb 16, 2023 · Cooking Lentils. Pick and rinse the red lentils (masoor dal) a few times in water. Drain the water and add the lentils to a 3-litre …

1. Pick and rinse the pink lentils (dhuli masoor dal) well.
2. In another pan or pot, heat oil. Fry the cumin seeds till golden.
3. Add the cooked pink lentils. Pour 1 to 1.5 cups water. You can adjust the quantity of water as required.

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Authentic Masoor Dal (Indian Red Lentils) – A Couple …

WEBJun 17, 2019 · Mince the garlic. In a heavy-based pan that has a lid, heat the ghee or oil over medium-high heat. Add the dried red chilis to the …

1. Wash the lentils in cold running water, then place in a bowl and soak for 30 minutes in fresh col water. (If you do not have time to soak the lentils, just wash them before adding to the pan — red lentils cook quickly and so do not need long soaking.)
2. Finely chop the onion. Mince the garlic.
3. In a heavy-based pan that has a lid, heat the ghee or oil over medium-high heat. Add the dried red chilis to the pan, followed by the chopped onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until they just start to color (about 5 minutes).
4. Add the soaked lentils to the pan, then the salt and ground turmeric. Add 5 cups warm water to the lentils and bring to a boil. When the surface of the water is bubbling, cover the pan, lower the heat, and simmer gently for 30 minutes. Stir occasionally to ensure the dal is not sticking to the base of the pan. Once the dal is cooked, place it in a bowl and keep warm while you prepare the tempering.

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