Red Lentil Daal

Details

• Author: CuisineSavvy
• Cuisine: Indian
• Course: Main Dish
• Servings: 4
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Diet: Vegan, Gluten-Free
• Categories:#vegan#glutenfree#lentil#daal#comfortfood

Nutritional Values

This red lentil daal is rich in fiber, protein, and essential nutrients. The addition of nutritional yeast provides a good source of B-complex vitamins, while the spices offer anti-inflammatory benefits.

Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Calories	250 kcal	--
Total Fat	9 g	12%
Saturated Fat	1.5 g	8%
Sodium	200 mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate	34 g	12%
Dietary Fiber	10 g	36%
Total Sugars	6 g	--
Protein	10 g	20%

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Red Lentil Daal

A flavorful and nutritious red lentil daal, perfect for a healthy and satisfying main dish.

Ingredients
[ ] 1 cup red lentils
[ ] 4 cups water
[ ] 1 onion, finely chopped
[ ] ginger, peeled and shredded
[ ] 3 roma tomatoes, skin removed and chopped
[ ] 1.5 tbsp cumin seeds, crushed
[ ] 1/2 - 1 tsp kalonji (nigella seeds)
[ ] 1 tbsp turmeric powder
[ ] 4 curry leaves
[ ] 2 bay leaves
[ ] 1 - 2 tbsp grapeseed oil
[ ] salt to taste
[ ] 1 tsp chili flakes
[ ] 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
[ ] 1 tbsp olive oil
[ ] 1 tsp paprika
[ ] 1 tsp chili powder
[ ] 3 cloves garlic
[ ] 1/2 bell pepper, chopped

Instructions
[ ] 1. Rinse the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
[ ] 2. In a large pot, combine the lentils and water and bring to a boil.
[ ] 3. Reduce heat and simmer until the lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
[ ] 4. In a separate pan, heat grapeseed oil over medium heat.
[ ] 5. Add cumin seeds, kalonji, curry leaves, and bay leaves.
[ ] 6. Sauté until fragrant.
[ ] 7. Add the chopped onion, garlic, and ginger, and sauté until the onion is translucent.
[ ] 8. Add the chopped tomatoes, bell pepper, turmeric powder, chili flakes, paprika, and chili powder.
[ ] 9. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
[ ] 10. Stir in the nutritional yeast and olive oil.
[ ] 11. Combine the lentil mixture with the sautéed spice mixture.
[ ] 12. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
[ ] 13. Season with salt to taste.
[ ] 14. Serve hot.

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