Simple Savory Lentils (Dal)

Name: Simple Savory Lentils (Dal)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 1 dal, 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils, any color, any size; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, medium, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin, ground; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground; 2 garlic cloves, minced

Submitted by Elisabetta47

"This is the dal recipe I've cooked for years. It's mildly spicy & compliments more firey Indian dishes. It's always best after a day or two. Prep time doesn't include soaking."

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Ready In:: 1hr 30mins
Ingredients:: 9
Yields:: 1 dal
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 cup dried lentils, any color, any size
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, medium, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
¹⁄₂ teaspoon cardamom, ground
2 garlic cloves, minced

directions

Soak lentils in water to cover for several hours or overnight. Drain.
Bring lentils & 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan & stir in salt & turmeric.
Cover & simmer about 45 minutes or until lentils are tender (but not mushy.).
Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat & cook onion, cumin & cardamon, stirring, about 3 minutes.
Add garlic & cook, stirring, another minute.
Stir onion mixture into lentils.
Cook uncovered over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.