Dahl of red lentils

Ingredients

• ½ tsp. 1/2 tsp (3 mL) cumin seeds
• 3 tbsp. (45ml) butter
• 1 chopped yellow onion
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 C. (15 ml) grated fresh ginger
• 1 liter of water
• 1½ cups (375 mL) red lentils
• 1 C. (15 ml) turmeric
• 1 C. 1/2 tsp (5 mL) chili flakes (optional)
• Salt and ground pepper to taste
• ½ cup (125 ml) sour cream
• ½ cup (125 mL) chopped fresh cilantro
• 4 naan breads

Preparation

1. In a very hot cauldron, toast the cumin seeds for 1 minute and set aside.
2. In the same pot, heat the butter and cook the onion, garlic and ginger for 3 minutes.
3. Add all the ingredients, including the roasted cumin seeds.
4. Simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the lentils are tender.
5. Add liquid as needed.
6. Garnish with sour cream and fresh coriander just before serving.
7. Delicious with naan bread.

For adventurers:

Add ½ cup (125 mL) coarsely chopped pistachios when serving.

August 16, 2022 0 comments

15 min

4

25 min

Se congèle trois mois.