Caramelized Onion Dal

rich and creamy

Caramelized Onion Dal is a creamy comfort food made with caramelized onions and whole spices tempered in oil. It pairs well with rice for a delicious Indian meal. This simple lentil dal is made with red and yellow lentils, cooked on the stove or Instant Pot, and simmered with fragrant seasoned oil, known as tadka.

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Key Ingredients

Red lentil Petite yellow lentil Tomato Dried fenugreek leaves Cumin Onion Garlic Ginger

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1

Wash and drain lentils, add to instant pot, and pressure cook for 7 minutes. In a saucepan, cook lentils with remaining ingredients, partially covered, and add water if needed. Transfer to serving dish.

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Cook the lentils

2

Crush cumin seeds and black peppercorns in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder, set aside.

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For the tempering spices

3

First, heat oil in a skillet and add half of the cumin and peppercorn mixture. Cook onion and salt until translucent. Add garlic, ginger, green chili, and salt, cook until golden. Add garam masala and curry leaves. Add caramelized onion mixture to cooked lentils, stirring gently to create clusters.

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For the first tempering

4

Heat oil, add cumin seeds/peppercorn mixture, cook fragrant, pour over cooked lentils, garnish with cilantro and lemon juice.

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Make the second tempering

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