Lentil Dal

Makes 6 servings
JulieJulie Grice

ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled, minced
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups cauliflower florets, chopped
  • 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 1/2 cups water
  • 1 cup dried lentils
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, minced
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups cooked basmati rice or long grain rice, cooked

directions

Instructions

  • 1

    Heat olive oil in large saucepan over med-high heat. Add onion and next 5 ingredients (onions through garlic); saute 2 minutes.

  • 2

    Add cauliflower and tomato; saute 1 minute. Stir in water and lentils; bring to a boil.

  • 3

    Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 35 minutes or until lentils are tender.

  • 4

    Stir in lime juice, cilantro, and salt. Serve 1 cup lentil mixture with 1 cup rice.

Nutritional Information

Calories 376, 3.3 g fat, 0.6 g saturated fat, 0 mg cholesterol, 311 mg sodium, 72.2 g carbohydrate, 12.5 g fiber, 14.2 g protein

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