# Red Lentil Dal

Creamy, gently spiced red lentils with tomato, ginger and garlic.

35 min. Serves 4. 280 kcal per serving.

## What you need

- 250g red lentils, rinsed
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, grated
- 1 thumb ginger, grated
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tin chopped tomatoes (400g)
- 900ml water
- 1/2 tsp salt

## How to make it

Red Lentil Dal

1. **Step 1**: Fry the onion in oil for 6 minutes.
2. **Step 2**: Add the garlic, ginger and spices for 1 minute.
3. **Step 3**: Add the lentils, tomatoes, water and salt.
4. **Step 4**: Simmer for 25 minutes, stirring now and then, until thick and soft.

## Nutrition per serving

Per serving, rounded. These are estimates, not a prescription.

| Per serving | Amount |
| --- | --- |
| Energy | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 16 g |
| Carbohydrate | 43 g |
| Fat | 5 g |

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Last updated: 2026-09-24