Side dishe for 4

Garlic Lentil Dal

Name: Garlic Lentil Dal
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tsp oil; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 2 bay leaves; 2 whole cloves; 2 " cinnamon stick; 1 black cardamom pod; 8 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1/4 tsp salt; 2 oz tomato puree; 1/4 cup nondairy yogurt; 3/4 tsp garam masala; 1/8 tsp white pepper; 1/4 tsp cayenne (optional); 1/4 tsp salt (optional); 1/4 cup or more water or non dairy milk; cilantro and lemon juice (optional)

$9.82for 430 minServes 4

Canned lentils simmer with garlic, tomatoes, warm spices, and yogurt for a quick, creamy Indian-inspired dish.

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What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Garlic, 0.75$0.75 each typical	0.75	$0.60Typical price
	Onions, 0.15 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.15 lb	$0.20Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 2 oz$0.08/oz typical	2 oz	$0.16Typical price
	Yogurt, 2.25 oz$0.12/oz typical	2.25 oz	$0.26Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$9.82

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

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30 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
4servings as written
$$typical cost tier

Indian Vegetarian Gluten-free Budget Side dishes

Typical price

$2.45 per serving$9.82 for 4

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Ingredients

1 tsp oil
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
2 " cinnamon stick
1 black cardamom pod
8 cloves garlic
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/4 tsp salt
2 oz tomato puree
1/4 cup nondairy yogurt
3/4 tsp garam masala
1/8 tsp white pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne (optional)
1/4 tsp salt (optional)
1/4 cup or more water or non dairy milk
cilantro and lemon juice (optional)

Steps

Heat the oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium heat and toast the cumin, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamom for 1 minute.
Add the garlic and onion and cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.
Stir in the tomato puree, salt, garam masala, white pepper, and cayenne and cook for 3 minutes.
Add the lentils and water, bring the mixture to a simmer, and cook uncovered for 12 minutes.
Stir in the yogurt and simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
Remove the whole spices and adjust the salt before serving.