In
India, dal is the term used for all dried legumes, but it has also come
to refer to a simple, nourishing stew-like preparation served with rice
or flat bread. This recipe can be made with any type of lentil, just
increase the cooking time 10 to 15 minutes if using black or green
lentils.
Ingredients
2 Tbs. canola oil
3 tsp. whole cumin seeds
2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 medium onion, diced (1 1/2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups yellow lentils, sorted and rinsed
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tsp. ground turmeric
Preparation
1. Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in cumin and red pepper flakes, and sauté 1 minute. Add onion, garlic, and salt, and sauté 1 minute more.
2. Add lentils, vegetable broth, 2 cups water, and turmeric. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 236
Carbohydrate Content: 35 g
Fat Content: 6 g
Fiber Content: 7 g
Protein Content: 13 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0.5 g
Sodium Content: 442 mg
Sugar Content: 3 g
Ingredients
2 Tbs. canola oil
3 tsp. whole cumin seeds
2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1 medium onion, diced (1 1/2 cups)
2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups yellow lentils, sorted and rinsed
2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
1 tsp. ground turmeric
Preparation
1. Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in cumin and red pepper flakes, and sauté 1 minute. Add onion, garlic, and salt, and sauté 1 minute more.
2. Add lentils, vegetable broth, 2 cups water, and turmeric. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 236
Carbohydrate Content: 35 g
Fat Content: 6 g
Fiber Content: 7 g
Protein Content: 13 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0.5 g
Sodium Content: 442 mg
Sugar Content: 3 g
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