GREEN LENTIL DAL (HARA MASOOR KI DAL)

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Green Lentil Dal (Hara Masoor Ki Dal) image

Provided by Craig Claiborne

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 2h45m

Yield Four to six servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dried lentils
5 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
12 whole cloves
1 1/2-inch piece cinnamon stick, broken or crushed into very small pieces, about 1/2 teaspoon
2 cups rich fresh or canned chicken broth
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 cups water
The rind of one lemon from which the juice has been squeezed
1/2 teaspoon caraway seeds

Steps:

  • Put the lentils in a bowl and add cold water to cover. Let stand two hours.
  • Heat three tablespoons of the oil in a saucepan or kettle and add the onions. Cook briefly, stirring, until the onions are wilted and add the cloves and cinnamon. Cook, stirring often, until the onions are browned. Do not burn.
  • Drain the lentils and add them, stirring. Add the broth, salt, ground pepper, cayenne, lemon juice, water and lemon rind. Bring to the boil and partly cover. Cook 30 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
  • Heat the remaining two tablespoons of oil in a small skillet and add the caraway seeds. Cook about two minutes or until the seeds start to brown and give off a pleasant caraway smell. Pour this over the lentils and stir.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 398, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 54 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 9 grams, Protein 20 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 701 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

NICK OKOTH
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dal was actually really good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Afolayan Quadril Olawale
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This dal was a great way to use up some leftover lentils. It was easy to make and very flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Michael Mighty
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This dal was amazing! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were so flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again soon.


Choudhry Imran Ali
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This dal was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably use less chili powder next time.


IMORO ABDUL-RAUF
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dal was actually really good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Bella Richway
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This dal was a great way to use up some leftover lentils. It was easy to make and very flavorful.


ben allan
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I found this dal to be a bit bland. I think I would have liked it more if I had added more spices.


Kajungu Rosemary
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This dal was a little too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably use less chili powder next time.


game master
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dal was actually really good. I'll definitely be making it again.


Reem Mahmoud
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This dal is a great way to use up leftover lentils. It's also a very budget-friendly meal.


Goga bhatti
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I love the addition of the spinach and tomatoes to this dal. It gives it a really unique flavor.


M.S.F.RAHUMAN GAMING RAHU
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This dal is so good! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Sunday Mesaih
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I made this dal for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Faieka Petersen
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This is my go-to recipe for dal. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Shanitah Cutely
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I love this dal! It's so simple to make and always turns out delicious.


Kylie J
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This dal was easy to make and very flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a perfect meal.


Voice It Arif
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I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this dal was delicious! The addition of the spinach and tomatoes gave it a great flavor.


Bahari Dankwrai
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This green lentil dal was a hit with my family! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were well-balanced. I will definitely be making this again.