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Completed red lentil dal served over peas in a white bowl.
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Red Lentil Dal
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 
Servings: 4
Calories: 316 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp coriander
  • 1/2 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 1/2 cups split red lentils, rinsed
  • 14 oz diced tomatoes
Instructions
Cooking Instructions

  1. Heat oil over medium heat.

  2. Cook the onion 5-7 minutes.

  3. Add the garlic and ginger.

  4. Cook for 1 minute, stirring.

  5. Add the spices. Stir and cook for a minute or two.

  6. Add 1 cup of broth and mix before adding the rest of the broth, lentils and diced tomatoes.

  7. Simmer, covered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  8. Let cool completely.

  9. Place in large freezer meal bag, remove excess air. Seal & freeze.

Serving Instructions

  1. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, or you can thaw it directly in the sauce pan as you reheat it.

  2. Reheat on stovetop.