Red lentil dal

Quick and spicy red lentil dal with spices (turmeric, cumin) and onion, a tasty and nourishing Indian side dish.

accompaniement main-course

Vegan Gluten-Free

schedule Prep (min)

10 min

whatshot Cook (min)

25 min

timer Total (min)

35 min

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Par portion

14.0 g

Lipides

18.0 g

Protéines

12.0 g

Glucides nets

Ingredients

200g red lentils

1 medium onion chopped

3 cloves of garlic, chopped

1 teaspoon of turmeric

1 teaspoon of ground cumin

1 piece grated fresh ginger

2 tablespoons of coconut oil or ghee

600ml of water

Salt

Instructions

Brown the onion and garlic in the hot oil for 2 minutes, then add the turmeric, cumin and ginger.
Add the lentils and water, bring to the boil then reduce the heat and cook for 20 to 25 minutes until the lentils are tender.
Season with salt, add fresh herbs and serve hot.

Tips

Red lentils cook quickly: Add fresh coriander or green pepper when serving;

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