Wellness Wednesday: Red Lentil Easy Dhal
Nov 27, 2024
Lentils are an amazing source of plant-based protein, which is needed for building andrepairing tissues.
Red lentils also contain vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, folate, iron, and potassium, which are crucial for many bodily functions. The fiber in red lentils can lower cholesterol levels, reducing the risk of heart disease.
Ingredients:
● ½ cup red lentils● ½ cup yellow lentils (moong dahl)● ½ teaspoon whole cumin seeds● ½ teaspoon ground turmeric● ½ teaspoon cumin powder● ¼ teaspoon coriander powder● ¾ teaspoon salt● 1 teaspoon ginger grated● 1 cup yellow onion finely chop● 1 green chili finely chop● 4 grated / minced garlic cloves● ½ teaspoon ginger grated● 1 medium red tomato chopped● 3 cups water● 1 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped (garnish before serving)● handful of curry leaves
Directions:
Soak red and yellow lentils for one hour after washing them well. Place soaked lentils into a pressure cooker.
Add the rest of the ingredients into a pressure cooker. ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, ½ teaspoon ground turmeric, ½ teaspoon cumin powder, ¼ teaspoon coriander powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ginger grated, 1 cup yellow onion, 1 green chili , 4 grated / minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon ginger, 1 red tomato, handful of curry leaves, and 3 cups water.
Put the lid of the pressure cooker on. Place the pressure cooker on medium heat and cook for two whistles. Naturally release pressure by waiting for ten to fifteen minute
Enjoy! Garnish with finely chopped cilantro. Serve with fresh yogurt, roti, parathas, basmati / jasmine rice, and organic grass-fed butter.