Vegan Daal
A comforting red lentil daal simmered until creamy and finished with tomatoes, warm spices, lemon, and cilantro.
Instructions
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Step 1
Rinse the red lentils in a fine-mesh sieve under cool running water until the water is mostly clear. Transfer them to the saucepan and add the water and turmeric.
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Step 2
Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to low heat and partially cover. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are very soft and beginning to break down.
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Step 3
Meanwhile, heat the vegetable oil in the frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, until soft and lightly golden.
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Step 4
Add the garlic and ginger to the onion and cook over medium heat until fragrant.
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Step 5
Stir in the cumin, coriander, and chili pepper. Cook briefly until aromatic.
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Step 6
Add the tomatoes and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes soften into a thick sauce.
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Step 7
Stir the tomato and spice mixture into the cooked lentils. Simmer uncovered over low heat, stirring occasionally, until cohesive and creamy.
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Step 8
Remove the saucepan from the heat. Stir in the lemon juice and cilantro, then serve hot.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, keep for up to 4 days, and reheat to 74°C before serving.
Risk factors
- Hot steam when uncovering the saucepan
- Hot oil and splashing during frying
- Thick daal may spit while simmering