Indian Mango Dal

Categories: Asian, Gluten-Free, Soup, Vegetarian

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup yellow lentils
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/2 tablespoon canola oil
• 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 mangoes, peeled and diced
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Place lentils in a colander and rinse until the water runs clear. Combine lentils, 4 cups water, 1/2 teaspoon salt and turmeric in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer, partially cover and cook, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and cook until fragrant and starting to brown, about 30 seconds. Add onion; cook, stirring, until soft and beginning to brown, 4 to 6 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, coriander, cayenne and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.

3. Stir the garlic mixture and mangoes into the lentils. Return to a simmer; cook, stirring occasionally, until the lentils are falling apart, 10 to 15 minutes more. Stir in cilantro.

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