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Spicy Lentil Dahl

Source

Family friend from India.

Prep Time

5 min

Cook Time

35 min

Total Time

40 min

Ingredients

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1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Tumeric
2 cups Dried Red Lentils
5 cups Water
3 TBSP Olive Oil
1.5 tsp Whole Cumin
1 tsp Chili Powder
1 Pinch Asafoetida Powder optional

Directions ( Default | Numbered )

Add lentils, water, salt and turmeric into pan and bring to a boil. After reaching a boil, reduce heat so a simmer and cook until lentils are tender. Keep warm.

While lentils are cooking, add olive oil to small sauce pan (the smaller the better) and place over low heat. Once hot add in cumin, chili powder and asafetida powder (optional). Let cook for 60 to 90 seconds. Remove from heat and the dump olive oil spice blend into lentil pan and stir to combine.

  1. Add lentils, water, salt and turmeric into pan and bring to a boil. After reaching a boil, reduce heat so a simmer and cook until lentils are tender. Keep warm.
  2. While lentils are cooking, add olive oil to small sauce pan (the smaller the better) and place over low heat. Once hot add in cumin, chili powder and asafetida powder (optional). Let cook for 60 to 90 seconds. Remove from heat and the dump olive oil spice blend into lentil pan and stir to combine.

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