Description
A creamy, spiced lentil curry enriched with fresh moringa leaves. Perfect as a wholesome, weeknight dinner full of flavor and nutrients.
Ingredients
1 cup red lentils
3 cups water
1 cup fresh moringa leaves
1 small onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 tsp turmeric
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/2 tsp chili powder
Salt to taste
1 tbsp oil or ghee
Instructions
1. Rinse red lentils thoroughly and add to a pot with water.
2. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until soft (about 15–20 minutes).
3. In a pan, heat oil or ghee and add cumin seeds.
4. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
5. Add garlic, turmeric, chili powder, and salt. Cook 2–3 minutes.
6. Add moringa leaves and cook until wilted.
7. Combine sautéed mixture with the lentils and stir well.
8. Simmer together for 5 more minutes. Serve hot with rice or flatbread.
Notes
You can substitute fresh moringa with 1 tsp moringa powder if unavailable.
Adjust spice levels to your taste. This dal freezes well for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 0mg