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Indian Red Lentil Dal Recipe
Caroline Fausel

Indian Red Lentil Dal Recipe (Masoor Dal Recipe- Vegan + Vegetarian)

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Ingredients
  

  • 2 T olive oil 1 small onion finely chopped about 1.5 cups1 T mustard seeds 2 t ground turmeric1 T ground cumin1 t red pepper flakes1 c red lentils1 cup full fat coconut milk2 c water2 c cilantro, chopped1 T lemon juice1 T kosher salt, or to tasteBasmati Rice, for serving (or cauliflower rice)

Method
 

  1. Add olive oil to a medium saucepan on medium high heat.Add the onion and cook until translucent, about 7 minutes. Add mustard seeds, ground turmeric, ground cumin, and red pepper flakes, and cook until fragrant, 1-2 minutes. Add the red lentils and stir until they're fully coated in the spiced oil mixture. Add water and coconut milk, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 25-30 minutes, until the lentils have broken apart and have formed a mash. Remove from heat. Add chopped cilantro, lemon juice, and salt. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice. Enjoy!

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