Uruguayan Toor Dal Stew
A hearty, comforting stew from Uruguay made with toor dal, tangy sauce, and flaky pastry.
Ingredients
- β1 cup Toor Dalsplit red lentils
- β1 sheet Flaky Pie Crustfor serving
- β1/4 cup Tangy Sauce (Chimichurri)see note 1
- β1 medium Onionchopped
- β2 cloves Garlicminced
- β1-inch piece Gingergrated
- β1 tsp Cuminground
- β1 can (14 oz) Tomatocrushed
- β4 cups Waterfor stew
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 375Β°F (190Β°C).
- 2
Make the tangy sauce (chimichurri): mix parsley, oregano, garlic, red pepper flakes, salt, and red wine vinegar in a bowl.
- 3
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 4
Add onion, ginger, and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is lightly browned.
- 5
Add dal, tomato, and water. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until dal is tender.
- 7
To serve, place stew in a flaky pie crust and top with tangy sauce.
- 8
Bake in preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until crust is golden brown.