Lasooni Dal
Creamy red lentils infused with garlic-infused oil and aromatic spices in 25 minutes. A warming Indian comfort dish that's naturally vegetarian and packed with protein.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 310
- Protein
- 15g
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils, rinsed
- 3 cups water
- 6 whole garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 pinch salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
Pour 3 cups of water into a medium pot, cover with a lid, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat, about 5 minutes.
- 2
While the water heats, place the 3 tablespoons of olive oil in a small skillet over medium-high heat and wait until it shimmers and moves quickly when you tilt the pan, about 90 seconds.
- 3
Add the 6 minced garlic cloves to the hot oil and stir constantly for 30 seconds until the kitchen smells strongly of garlic and the garlic begins to turn golden.
- 4
Sprinkle the 0.5 teaspoon of cumin seeds into the oil and stir for 15 seconds until the seeds darken slightly and smell fragrant and toasted.
- 5
Pour the 1 cup of rinsed red lentils into the boiling water, stir once to combine, and return to a boil.
- 6
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally once every 3 to 4 minutes, until the lentils completely dissolve and the mixture looks like thick, creamy porridge.
- 7
Remove the pot from the heat and pour the garlic-cumin oil into the lentils, stirring well to distribute the oil and flavor throughout.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste, stirring until evenly mixed, then divide between two bowls and serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot with lid
- small skillet
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
- fine-mesh strainer (for rinsing lentils)
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