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Egyptian Lentil Dal
A hearty and flavorful North African-inspired lentil curry made with red lentils, onions, garlic, and spices.
⏱40 min🍽4 servings📊easy
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Ingredients
- ●1 cup red lentils
- ●1 medium onion
- ●3 cloves garlic
- ●1 cup split peas
- ●2 tsp egyptian spices
- ●1/4 cup quenched
- ●2 cups dal
- ●4 cups water
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
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Instructions
- 1
Rinse the red lentils and split peas, and soak them in water for 30 minutes.
- 2
Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the garlic, egyptian spices, and quenched. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
- 4
Add the dal and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- 5
Add the soaked red lentils and split peas, along with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 20-25 minutes, or until the lentils are tender.
- 6
Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 7
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.