RED LENTIL DAL WITH YOGURT RAITA

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Tasty red lentil dal. Serve over brown rice or whole wheat naan.

Provided by yazkid

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Indian

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 23

3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon mustard seed
5 carrots, chopped
5 stalks celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 ½ cups red lentils, rinsed
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground cloves
4 cups water
18 ounces diced tomatoes
½ (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
½ cup grated cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
1 pinch garam masala
1 lime, juiced
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pan over high heat and add mustard seeds; fry until they begin to pop, about 1 minute. Reduce heat to medium and add carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Stir in lentils, coriander, salt, turmeric, cumin, cayenne, cinnamon, and cloves. Pour in water and tomatoes. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cover. Simmer until lentils are soft, 15 to 20 minutes.
  • In the meantime, mix yogurt, cucumber, mint, and garam masala together for the raita.
  • Add lime juice and cilantro to the lentils. Serve with the raita.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.3 g, Cholesterol 1.7 mg, Fat 13.2 g, Fiber 16.4 g, Protein 23.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 775 mg, Sugar 13 g

Jose Cardoza
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The dal is flavorful and the yogurt raita is a great way to cool it down. I also like to add a bit of chopped cilantro for extra flavor.


Lily Philpott
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I love this dal! It's so flavorful and comforting. The yogurt raita is a great way to cool it down. I also like to add a bit of chopped cilantro for extra flavor.


Jeffrey Beasley
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This is a delicious and easy-to-make dal. The yogurt raita is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend it!


skkeke kskekek
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This dal is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I also like to add a bit of chopped spinach or kale for extra nutrients.


Gordis86s
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I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this dal was surprisingly good. The flavors were well-balanced and the yogurt raita helped to cut through the richness of the lentils. I'd definitely make this again.


Mebrat Alemayehu
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The dal is flavorful and the yogurt raita is a great way to cool it down. I also like to add a bit of chopped cilantro for extra flavor.


Everton Lewis
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I've made this dal several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I love serving it with rice and a side of naan.


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This is my go-to dal recipe. It's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the creamy texture and the rich flavors. The yogurt raita is the perfect finishing touch.


UzbekMUHAMMAD
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I'm a big fan of dal and this recipe is one of my favorites. It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the addition of the yogurt raita, it really takes the dish to the next level.


Sagir kabir Bakori
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I made this dal for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I'll definitely be making it again.


Rufael Adamu
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This is the best dal recipe I've ever tried. The flavors are incredible and the yogurt raita is the perfect complement. I highly recommend it!


Adel Jouini
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I've made this dal several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the leftovers are even better the next day. I love serving it with rice and a side of naan.


Rosa Gonzales
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This red lentil dal is a must-try for anyone who loves Indian food. It's packed with flavor and the yogurt raita is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend it!


Edna Smith
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of lentils, but I'm so glad I did! The dal was delicious and the raita was a great way to balance out the flavors. I'll definitely be making this again.


Emily Dureika
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This is my new favorite dal recipe! It's so easy to make and the flavors are amazing. I love the addition of the yogurt raita, it really takes the dish to the next level.


Badhol Samadder
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I've never cooked with red lentils before, but this recipe made it so easy. The dal was creamy and flavorful, and the raita was the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making this again!


Xamse Bade
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This red lentil dal was a hit with my family! The flavors were so rich and comforting, and the yogurt raita added a perfect touch of coolness and creaminess. I'll definitely be making this again.