Red lentils in our dhal recipe are highly nutritious and packed with B vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. They are an excellent source of protein and low in calories. This dish is quick to prepare and makes a healthy addition to any meal. Since red lentils are rich in protein, they are also a great alternative to meat.
According to Healthline, cooking red lentils offers several health benefits. It is also high in fiber, which makes the dish very filling. For this reason, it is a good option for anyone following a weight loss meal plan.
There are different types of lentils, including brown, puy, green, beluga, yellow, and red. For this recipe, we are using red lentils because they cook quickly and are ideal for making dhal.
This delicious recipe takes only 25 minutes to cook. Once the lentils are done, we will fry garlic and pour it over the dhal. This final step is called “Seer Daagh” in Persian, where “seer” means garlic and “daagh” means heat. It is optional, but it adds wonderful flavor and aroma.
Serve the dhal hot with bread or rice and a side of fresh vegetables.
What you need to cook Red lentils (dhal recipe)
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Ingredients Needed:
½ Cup Vegetable oil
2 Chopped Onions
4 Minced Garlics
2 Cups Water
For Seer Daagh:
¼ Cup vegetable oil
3 Minced Garlics
Equipment Needed:
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How to Cook Red lentils (Dhal Recipe) with Afghani Rice
Course: vegetarianCuisine: LunchDifficulty: None4
servings25
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minutesRed lentils in our dhal recipe are highly nutritious packed with B Vitamins, magnesium, zinc, and potassium. They are an excellent source of protein and are low in calories. It does not take long to make and is a healthy addition to a meal.
Ingredients
•t½ Cup Vegetable oil
•t2 Chopped Onions
•t4 Minced Garlics
•t1 tsp, Turmeric Powder
•t2 Cups Water
•t1 tbsp., Salt
•t1 tbsp. Coriander Powder
•t½ tsp Black Pepper
•t1 ½ Cup, Red lentils
•t¼ Cup vegetable oil
•t3 Minced Garlics
Directions
- Add vegetable oil to a pot.
- Add chopped onions, and when they turn golden brown, add minced garlic.
- Add turmeric powder and continue stirring to fry it.
- Add salt, coriander powder, and black pepper, then let it come to a boil.
- Add red lentils and cook for 10 to 15 minutes on medium heat until done.
- The next step is called Seer Daagh, where you fry garlic and pour it over the dhal for extra flavor.
- Add vegetable oil to a small pan.
- Add minced garlic and fry until golden brown.
- Pour the fried garlic over the curry.
- Serve with bread or rice and fresh vegetables.
Recipe Video
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