Ingredients
- 1 cup dry brown lentils
- 1 15oz. can crushed or diced tomatoes
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 inch fresh ginger
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 Tbsp butter
- salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk or cream
- 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Place the lentils in a pot and cover with a couple inches of water. Bring to a boil over high heat and boil until tender (about ten minutes). Drain the lentils in a colander.
- While the lentils are boiling, mince the garlic and peel and grate the ginger (use a small cheese grater). Return the drained lentils to the pot (medium heat) and add the butter, ginger, garlic, cayenne, cumin, salt and pepper.
- Add the can of tomatoes and one cup of water. Stir it all together, bring it to a simmer then reduce the heat to low. Put a lid on the pot and let it simmer for half an hour. The mixture should be soft and thick after a half hour. If it is not, continue to simmer, adding more water if it dries out. You want the end product to be thick, not watery.
- Stir in the evaporated milk or cream and garnish with fresh, chopped cilantro. Serve over rice or with naan bread for dipping!
Nutrition Facts
Easy Dal
Serves:
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 288 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 9 g | 13.8% | |
| Saturated Fat 5 g | 25% | |
| Trans Fat 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol 24 mg | 8% | |
| Sodium 469 mg | 19.5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 39 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber 8 g | 32% | |
| Sugars | ||
| Protein 15 g | ||
| Vitamin A 105 µg | Vitamin C 18 mg | |
| Calcium 146 mg | Iron 4 mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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