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The Best Yellow Lentil Dal Recipe

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4.7 from 30 reviews

This flavorful Yellow Lentil Dal recipe is a comforting and nutritious Indian dish packed with protein and aromatic spices. It’s easy to make and perfect for a satisfying meal.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

  • 1 ½ cups (300 g) dried yellow split lentils (or split moong dal)
  • 1 Tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 small (150 g) carrots, finely diced
  • 3-4 small (150 g) tomatoes, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

Spices:

  • ½ tsp ground ginger (or 2 tsp fresh)
  • 2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp garam masala

Additional:

  • 3 cups (750 ml) low sodium vegetable broth
  • 1 cup (240 ml) canned coconut milk
  • 2 cups (60 g) fresh baby spinach
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Sort and rinse lentils, chop vegetables, and prepare spices.
  2. Cooking: Sauté onion, carrots, and tomatoes. Add garlic and spices. Cook lentils with broth until tender. Stir in coconut milk and spinach.
  3. Seasoning: Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • For a creamier texture, you can blend a portion of the cooked dal before adding spinach.
  • This dal pairs well with rice or naan bread.

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