How To Make Indian Dal

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: ghee

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat while being more accessible.

Soak 2 cups of red lentils in water for about 2 hours.

Heat 2 tablespoons of cooking oil in a pan until hot.

Add cumin seeds to the oil and let them dance around.

Add 1/2 chopped onion and a pinch of salt to help it cook faster; sauté until golden.

Add 1 cup and a half of tomato puree and cook down for 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes are sweet and dry.

Stir in turmeric and cayenne pepper to the tomato mixture.

Add the soaked lentils to the pan and enough water to achieve a runny consistency.

Cook for about 30 minutes until the lentils disintegrate and the mixture is soup-like.

Season with more salt to taste and add lemon juice.

Stir in garam masala and chopped cilantro off the heat before serving.

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