Red Lentil Dal with Charred Onions
Red Lentil Dal with Charred Onions requires roughly 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 7. One serving contains 148 calories, 8g of protein, and 3g of fat. Only Head to the store and pick up lentils, vegetable broth, ginger, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and vegan diet.
Instructions
Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large heavy cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
Add onion to pan; cook 2 minutes or until charred. Carefully turn over onion, and cook an additional 4 minutes or until blackened and charred.
Remove from heat. Coarsely chop; set aside.
Combine mustard seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and clove in a small skillet over medium heat. Cook 1 1/2 minutes or until fragrant, stirring frequently.
Combine mustard mixture, cinnamon, cardamom, and chile in spice or coffee grinder. Pulse until ground.
Heat remaining 2 teaspoons oil in a small Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
Add ginger and garlic to pan; saut 1 minute. Stir in spices; saut 1 minute.
Add broth, lentils, and tomato to pan; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Uncover; add onion, and cook 10 minutes. Stir in cilantro and juice.