Red Lentil Dal

Makes:
6 servings
Time to Prepare:
0:10
Time to Cook:
0:55

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup 
    Pink Lentils
  • 1 cup 
    Onions
  • 1 tsp 
    Ground Turmeric
  • 1 tsp 
    Cumin Seed
  • 1/4 tsp 
    Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 tbls 
    Corn Oil
  • 1/2 cup 
    Cilandro
  • 1 pinch 
    Table Salt
  • 1 pinch 
    Black Pepper
  • 2 tsp 
    Lemon Peel

Directions

1. Wash and sort lentils, discarding any stones. Cover lentils with 2 inches water and heat to boiling. Lower heat and simmer, covered, until very soft, 35 minutes. Drain well.

2. In large skillet, saute large onion, turmeric, cumin, and crushed red pepper in oil for 5 minutes. Reserve 1/4 cup onions.

3. Stir lentils into skillet and cook over low heat for about 15 minutes. Stir frequently, until mixture is thickened. Stir in cilantro and season with salt.

4. Spoon lentil mixture into serving bowl. Sprinkle with reserved 1/4 cup onions and lemon rind.

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