The Best Dal Ever | Ambitious Kitchen
DirectionsStep1Place the lentils in a medium bowl and cover them with water. Wash the lentils with your hand, tip out the water, and repeat this process until the water runs clear. Cover the lentils with fresh water and soak 30 minute…Step2Heat the olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. When it begins to shimmer, add the onions, and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until they start to become tender and translucent. Add the ginger and garlic, an…Step3Stir in the turmeric, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and salt and black pepper. Sauté the masala for 2 to 3 minutes until it smells aromatic and darkens in color.Step4Add the tomato paste and cook until it deepens in color, 1 to 2 minutes. Now pour in the tomatoes. Continue to cook until the tomatoes reduce slightly, 3 to 4 minutes.Step5Add the coconut milk and vegetable broth to the pot. Simmer for about 5 minutes.Step6Now add the drained lentils. Cover the pot and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and the curry is thick. Add the spinach and stir until it wilts.Step7Add the lemon juice and cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes, so the dal continues to thicken and become luscious. Feel free to simmer further to reach your desired consistency. Taste again and adju…Step8Garnish the dal with chopped cilantro and serve with naan, flatbread, quinoa, or riceIngredientsIngredients1 cupRed Split Lentils (or yellow moong dal)3 tablespoonsExtra- Olive Oil1 Yellow Onion (diced)1 (2-inch) knobFresh Ginger (grated)5 Garlic Cloves (sliced)½ teaspoonGround Turmeric1 ½ teaspoonsGround Cumin1 teaspoonGround Coriander½ teaspoonCayenne Pepperadd Kosher Salt (and freshly ground black pepper)1 teaspoonTomato Paste1 (15-ounce) canTomatoes (diced or crushed, with their juices)1 (13.5-ounce) canReduced Fat Coconut Milk (or feel free to use full-fat if you prefer a richer dal)2 cupsVegetable Broth2 cupsFresh Baby Spinach (roughly chopped)1 tablespoonFresh Lemon Juiceadd Fresh Cilantro Leaves (roughly chopped, for garnish)add Naan (flatbread, quinoa, or rice for serving)See moreNutritionalNutritional429 CaloriesFrom ambitiouskitchen.comRecipeDirectionsIngredientsNutritional
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