Simple Savory Lentils (Dal)

Name: Simple Savory Lentils (Dal)
Ingredients: 1 cup dried lentils, any color, any size; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon turmeric, ground; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 onion, medium, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon cumin, ground; 1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground; 2 garlic cloves, minced

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 cup dried lentils, any color, any size
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon turmeric, ground
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, medium, finely chopped
1 teaspoon cumin, ground
1/2 teaspoon cardamom, ground
2 garlic cloves, minced

Directions

1

Soak lentils in water to cover for several hours or overnight. Drain.
2

Bring lentils & 4 cups water to a boil in a saucepan & stir in salt & turmeric.
3

Cover & simmer about 45 minutes or until lentils are tender (but not mushy.).
4

Heat oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat & cook onion, cumin & cardamon, stirring, about 3 minutes.
5

Add garlic & cook, stirring, another minute.
6

Stir onion mixture into lentils.
7

Cook uncovered over low heat 30 minutes, stirring frequently.