Speedy One-Pot Dhal by @deliciouslyella

30 min

4 servings

🫒

2 tbsp

Olive oil

🫙

1 tsp

Cumin seeds

🌿

1

Bay leaf

🧅

2

Onion

🍎

1.5

Red

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🫚

30 g

Ginger

🫘

300 g

Red lentils

🫙

0.5 tsp

Ground turmeric

💧

900 ml

Boiling water

🍋

1

Lemon

🌿

1 bunch

Coriander

🧂

Sea salt

⚫

Black pepper

  1. Warm
    • Olive oil

    Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan set over a medium heat.

  2. Add
    • Cumin seeds
    • Bay leaf

    Add the cumin seeds and bay leaf and fry for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

  3. Add
    • Onion
    • Red or green chilli
    • Garlic

    Add the onion, chilli, garlic, ginger and a big pinch of salt.

  4. Cook
    • Onion
    • Red or green chilli
    • Garlic

    Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent.

  5. Add
    • Red lentils
    • Ground turmeric
    • Boiling water

    Add the lentils, turmeric and 900ml / 30 fl oz of boiling water.

  6. Boil
    • Red lentils

    Bring to the boil, then cover with a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the lentils are completely tender, stirring occasionally to stop the lentils from catching.

  7. Season
    • Sea salt

    Season with salt, to taste.

  8. Stir
    • Lemon

    Remove the dhal from the heat and leave to stand for a few minutes then stir in the lemon juice.

  9. Divide
    • Coriander

    Divide the dhal between serving bowls and scatter over the coriander leaves.

Speedy One-Pot Dhal by @deliciouslyella

30 min

4 servings

🫒

2 tbsp

Olive oil

🫙

1 tsp

Cumin seeds

🌿

1

Bay leaf

🧅

2

Onion

🍎

1.5

Red

🧄

2 cloves

Garlic

🫚

30 g

Ginger

🫘

300 g

Red lentils

🫙

0.5 tsp

Ground turmeric

💧

900 ml

Boiling water

🍋

1

Lemon

🌿

1 bunch

Coriander

🧂

Sea salt

⚫

Black pepper

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/9

    Warm the olive oil in a large saucepan set over a medium heat.

    🫒Olive oil
    🍲Saucepan

  2. Step 2/9

    Add the cumin seeds and bay leaf and fry for 30 seconds, until fragrant.

    🫙Cumin seeds
    🌿Bay leaf
    🍲Saucepan
    🥄Wooden spoon

  3. Step 3/9

    Add the onion, chilli, garlic, ginger and a big pinch of salt.

    🧅Onion
    🌶️Red or green chilli
    🧄Garlic
    🫚Ginger
    🧂Sea salt
    🍲Saucepan
    🔪Knife
    🪵Cutting board

  4. Step 4/9

    Cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are soft and translucent.

    🧅Onion
    🌶️Red or green chilli
    🧄Garlic
    🫚Ginger
    🍲Saucepan
    🥄Wooden spoon

  5. Step 5/9

    Add the lentils, turmeric and 900ml / 30 fl oz of boiling water.

    🫘Red lentils
    🫙Ground turmeric
    💧Boiling water
    🍲Saucepan

  6. Step 6/9

    Bring to the boil, then cover with a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the lentils are completely tender, stirring occasionally to stop the lentils from catching.

    🫘Red lentils
    🍲Saucepan
    ✨Lid
    🥄Wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/9

    Season with salt, to taste.

    🧂Sea salt
    🍲Saucepan

  8. Step 8/9

    Remove the dhal from the heat and leave to stand for a few minutes then stir in the lemon juice.

    🍋Lemon
    🍲Saucepan

  9. Step 9/9

    Divide the dhal between serving bowls and scatter over the coriander leaves.

    🌿Coriander
    🥣Serving bowls

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Oils, Spices, Herbs, Vegetables, Liquids, Fruits

Ingredients

Olive oil, Cumin seeds, Bay leaf, Onion, Red, Garlic, Ginger, Red lentils, Ground turmeric, Boiling water, Lemon, Coriander, Sea salt, Black pepper

Notes

Onion (finely sliced), Red (1-2 chillies, thinly sliced, or green chilli), Garlic (crushed), Ginger (small chunk, peeled and grated), Boiling water (30 fl oz), Lemon (juiced), Coriander (leaves picked)

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Dairy-Free, Egg-Free, Nut-Free, Halal, soy-free, Sugar-Free, Gluten-Free

Calories

320 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 17g, Carbohydrates: 42g, Fat: 9g, Fiber: 9g, Sugars: 4g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 4.5mg, Potassium: 550mg, Magnesium: 60mg, Sodium: 380mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 15mg, Vitamin B6: 0.4mg, Folate: 180µg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

20 minutes

Overall

30 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Easy (1/4)

Steps

9 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Saucepan, Lid, Wooden spoon, Knife, Cutting board, Serving bowls

Appliances

to inform

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Soup

Occasions

Everyday, Weeknight Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@deliciouslyella

Origin

Cuisine

Indian

Geographic

India, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Saucy, Tender

Flavors

Savory, Spiced, Zesty, Earthy

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

fridge : up to 5 days (in an airtight container,add remaining lemon juice just before eating), freezer : up to 3 months (in an airtight container or freezer bag,thaw before reheating)