Red Lentil Dal with Carrot Salad and Coriander Flatbreads
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Red Lentil Dal with Carrot Salad and Coriander Flatbreads a try. This recipe makes 4 servings with 456 calories, 16g of protein, and 13g of fat each. This recipe covers 32% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up spinach, lentils, kosher salt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the kosher salt you could follow this main course with the Low Fat Crumbs Cake (Kosher-Dairy) as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 53 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free diet.
Instructions
To prepare dal, combine 3 cups water and lentils in a bowl.
Let stand 20 minutes; drain.
Heat a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add 1 tablespoon oil; swirl to coat.
Add the chopped onion; saut 3 minutes.
Add ginger and next 6 ingredients (through serranos); saut for 30 seconds.
Add lentils and remaining 2 cups water to pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 23 minutes. Stir in spinach; cook 2 minutes or until spinach wilts.
To prepare salad, combine 2 tablespoons oil, rind, juice, and sugar in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk.
Add carrot, sliced onion, and cilantro; toss to coat.
To prepare flatbreads, shape each dough portion into a 5-inch circle on a lightly floured surface. Coat dough with cooking spray.
Heat a grill pan over high heat.
Add 2 dough portions to pan; cook 2 minutes on each side or until lightly charred. Repeat the procedure with remaining dough.
Combine coriander and 1/4 teaspoon salt; sprinkle over hot flatbreads.
Serve with rice, dal, and salad.