Red Lentil Dal
Split red lentils cook into a soft soup and are finished with cumin-scented onion and tomato.
AI-generated serving illustration; actual results may vary.
IndianFood
10 minPrep
25 minCook
35 minTotal
EasyDifficulty
Ingredients
Method
- Rinse lentils in a sieve until the water runs clearer.
- Combine lentils, water and turmeric, bring to a boil and simmer 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In a small pan heat oil over medium heat; sizzle cumin 20 seconds, then cook onion 5 minutes and tomato 4 minutes.
- Stir the onion mixture and salt into the soft lentils; simmer together for 3 minutes.
Tap an ingredient or step to tick it off as you cook.
Tips
- Split red lentils soften quickly; whole brown lentils need a different cooking time.
- Add a splash of hot water if the dal thickens before the lentils soften.
Original recipe by the FileYay team. Amounts are a starting point, so taste and adjust as you go.