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Red lentil dal

12 servings

Dal

  • 750 gred lentils, rinsed
  • 3000 gwater
  • 15 mlground turmeric
  • 600 gchopped tomatoes (canned)
  • 24 gsalt

Tadka

  • 90 mlsunflower oil
  • 15 mlcumin seeds
  • 15 mlblack mustard seeds
  • 3onion, thinly sliced
  • 12 clovesgarlic, sliced
  • 45 gfresh ginger, grated
  • 6 mldried chili flakes
  • 45 mllemon juice
  • cilantro, chopped, to taste
  1. Dal Simmer 750 g red lentils, rinsed with 3000 g water and 15 ml ground turmeric, skimming, until they collapse. Stir in 600 g chopped tomatoes (canned) and 24 g salt. 20 min to 25 min
  2. Tadka Heat 90 ml sunflower oil, add 15 ml cumin seeds and 15 ml black mustard seeds and let them pop. 1 min
  3. Add 3 onions, thinly sliced and fry until browned at the edges, then 12 cloves garlic, sliced, 45 g fresh ginger, grated and 6 ml dried chili flakes for 1 minute. 10 min
  4. Pour the tadka over the dal, add 45 ml lemon juice and scatter cilantro, chopped.
  • Safety: Large batch: cool quickly in shallow containers or an ice bath, to below 5 °C within 6 hours, before refrigerating. (USDA FSIS)