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Red lentil dal
Quick-cooking red lentils take a warm coriander and cumin tempering.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
SPICE MAGICTurmeric Root PowderView this spice →
SPICE MAGICCumin Seeds Whole (Jeera)View this spice →
SPICE MAGICCoriander GroundView this spice →
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Saucepan; small skillet.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Simmer lentils
Bring to boil, then low
Have readyLentils, water, turmeric, salt
- Simmer lentils with water, turmeric and salt.
Illustrative preparation stage 2 Temper cumin
Medium-low
Have readyGhee, cumin, garlic
- Fry cumin and garlic in ghee.
SPICE MAGICCoriander GroundView this spice →Next: Bloom coriander ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Illustrative preparation stage 4 Finish dal
Off heat
Have readyTempering, lemon juice
- Stir tempering and lemon juice into dal.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Basmati rice
Roti
Cucumber slices
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Recipe development status
Untested original draft; kitchen review is required before publication.
Measuring your ingredients
Metric weights are preferred; US volumes are approximate.
Ingredients and allergens
Ingredients and allergens: includes milk. Check every packaged ingredient label and the separate serving suggestions.
FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF
