Description
A cozy, flavorful yellow dal made with yellow lentils simmered in aromatic spices like turmeric, cumin, and coriander. Perfect for a weeknight meal or comforting dinner.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 9 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- ½ tablespoon ground coriander
- ½ tablespoon ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons turmeric
- 1 ½ cups yellow lentils (moong dal)
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- Cooked rice, for serving (optional)
- Chopped cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium‑high heat. Add the diced onion and sauté until it becomes tender and translucent.
- Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, ground coriander, ground cumin, and turmeric. Cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly so the spices don’t burn.
- Add the yellow lentils and the vegetable broth. Cover the pan with a lid, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are soft and the mixture has thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve the dal over cooked rice and garnish with chopped cilantro, if desired.
Notes
- Swap yellow lentils for red lentils or green split peas if needed—just adjust cooking time accordingly. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red chili powder or chopped fresh chilies. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
- The dal thickens as it cools; if reheating, add a splash of water or broth to loosen it. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
- This dish freezes and reheats really well—make extra and freeze portions for easy meals later. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
