Lentil Dal

Experience India’s rich and comforting flavors with our hearty Lentil Dal recipe, a nourishing and delicious dish.

Ingredients:

• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 t turmeric
• 1-inch piece of ginger peeled and minced
• 1 t cumin
• 1 onion, chopped ½ T salt
• 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
• ½ t pepper
• 1 banana pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1 cup rinsed & drained brown lentils
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 t olive oil
• ¼ c cilantro to garnish
• ½ cup yogurt cheese or sour cream to garnish

Directions:

1. In a food processor, pulse together garlic, ginger, and onion; add Peppers and jalapeno until finely chopped
2. Heat oil in a medium pan. Add chopped vegetables, turmeric, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook until all vegetables are soft but not browned. (about 3 minutes) Stir in lentils and 3 ½ cups of distilled water.
3. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for one hour and 15 minutes. Uncover and remove from heat.
4. Using a potato masher, mash lentils until mostly smooth. Stir in lemon juice. Top eat serving with yogurt and cilantro.