Dal with Whole Spices

Serves 4 as a main course or 6 to 8 as a side dish
Time 40 min

This simple, spiced dal makes a wonderful meatless meal. Serve with basmati rice and naan bread.

Special Diets:

Gluten FreeGluten Free
Sugar ConsciousSugar Conscious

Ingredients

    1 1/4 teaspoonsblack mustard seeds
    1 1/4 teaspoonscoriander seeds
    1/2 teaspooncumin seeds
    4 clovesgarlic
    11/2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
    1 1/2 tablespoonsghee or canola oil
    1/2 teaspoonground turmeric
    4cardamom pods
    1cinnamon stick
    1 1/2 cupsrinsed red lentils
    1/2onion
    1/2lemon
    3/4 teaspoonfine sea salt

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Method

In a medium skillet, toast mustard, coriander and cumin seeds over medium heat until fragrant. Set aside.


In a blender, combine garlic, ginger and 1/4 cup water and blend until smooth.


Heat ghee or oil in a large skillet over medium heat.


Add garlic mixture and cook, stirring frequently, until fat separates out, about 3 minutes.


Add the toasted seeds, turmeric, cardamom and cinnamon and cook 1 minute.


Stir in lentils, onion, lemon and 4 cups water.


Bring to a boil, lower heat, cover and cook at a bare simmer, stirring occasionally, until lentils fall apart, about 30 minutes.


Discard cardamom, cinnamon, onion and lemon.


Stir in salt and serve.

Nutritional Info

Serving Size

As a main course

Calories

320

Total Fat

7g

Saturated Fat

3.5g

Cholesterol

15mg

Sodium

450mg

Total Carbohydrate

45g

Dietary Fiber

11g

Total Sugars

2g

Protein

20g

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