Lentil, Cabbage and Tomato Dal

May 23, 2023May 23, 20230 3
Lentil, Cabbage and Tomato Dal
in Vegetarian

Prep

10 min

Cook

1 hr 20 min

Ready In

1 hr 30 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

9 ounces toovar dal
5 1/2 cups water
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 can chopped stewed tomatoes
8 -12 fresh curry leaves ( if you 're using dried double the amount )
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
1 tablespoon curry powder ( I use hot curry powder )
1 onion , chopped
9 ounces cabbage , shredded ( that 's roughly 1 small head of cabbage )
1/2 lemon , juice of
salt , to taste
pepper , to taste
fresh coriander , chopped to serve

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
150
Sugar
4g
Fat
6g
Lentil, cabbage and tomato dal is a classic vegetarian dish that is packed with flavor and nutrition. This recipe is perfect for a hearty and healthy weeknight meal. Lentils are a staple in Indian cuisine and are an excellent source of protein and fiber. Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable that provides many important vitamins and minerals, while tomatoes add a rich depth of flavor to the dish. The combination of the three ingredients creates a satisfying and filling meal that is both healthy and delicious. This recipe can be served with rice or bread for a complete and satisfying meal.

Instructions

1.Rinse the lentils well and then drain and add to a pot with the 5 1/2 cups of water and turmeric. Bring to a boil then lower the heat, cover and simmer gently for 1 hour.
2.When the lentils are cooked and soft remove any scum that may have appeared, then add the canned chopped tomatoes, curry leaves and some salt mix well, then simmer for 10 minutes.
3.Meanwhile heat the oil in another saucepan and add the mustard seeds when they pop add the fenugreek and the onion and fry until the onion is soft.
4.Add the curry powder to the onion mix and fry for a minute then add this to the lentils along with the cabbage.
5.Mix well and simmer for another 10 minutes or until the cabbage is tender.
6.Add the juice of half a lemon and taste the dal adding any extra salt, pepper or lemon juice as needed.
7.Serve with fresh coriander.

PROS

This dal is an excellent vegetarian source of protein and fiber due to the inclusion of lentils.

The cabbage and tomatoes provide plenty of vitamins and minerals, making it a healthy choice.

CONS

This recipe may require some effort as several ingredients need to be prepared and cooked separately.

Some people may not like the taste of cabbage in their dal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Lentils are an excellent source of vegetarian protein and fiber.
Tomatoes provide vitamins A and C, while cabbage provides vitamin K and other important nutrients.
This recipe is also a good source of iron and potassium.

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