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  • Simple Yellow Dal

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    Simple Yellow Dal
    Prep: 10 min Cook: 30 min Servings: 2
    by Mihir Shah
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    Simple Indian lentil soup - great served with rice and yogurt. Masoor dal is actually a little orange in color when you buy it but turns yellow after cooking!

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup yellow lentils (Masoor dal)
    • 1 cup water
    • 1 tomato
    • 1/2 tsp whole cumin seeds
    • 1/4 tsp turmeric
    • 1 green chili
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp brown sugar
    • 2 garlic cloves
    • 1 tbsp olive oil
    • 1 tbsp cilantro

    Directions

    1. Boil lentils in water with salt, sugar and turmeric
    2. In separate pan, fry chopped garlic, chopped chili, chopped tomato and jeera in oil
    3. Combine ingredients and boil for 15-20 minutes
    4. Top with cilantro and serve over rice

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    Reviews

    • Mary-Joan Shah
      Mary-Joan Shah
      As a variation, add 1/2 cup finely chopped squash in Step 3 and adjust salt to taste.

      Comments

      • Caryn Talty
        Caryn Talty
        I love the idea of adding squash. I have butternut squash right now. I don't have green chili. Can I skip it? What could I substitute to keep it flavorful? I'm cooking for kids, so not too spicy!
        • Rocio Herbert
          Rocio Herbert
          Very easy to make and very satisfying. Full of color and multidimensional in flavor.
          • Mary-Joan Shah
            Mary-Joan Shah
            This is a very satisfying dish.

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