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Garlicky Red Lentil Dal Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 Combine first 3 ingredients in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil.
Step #2 Cover up, reduce heat, & let simmer 10 mins or until tender.
Step #3 Drain; discard bay leaf.
Step #4 Place lentils in a small bowl.
Step #5 Combine 1 tsp cumin seeds, paprika, salt, turmeric, & red pepper in a spice or coffee grinder; process until finely ground.
Step #6 Heat 1 tbsp oil in a medium nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Step #7 Add onion; sauté 2 mins or until tender.
Step #8 Stir in spice mixture, tomato, & garlic; cook 2 mins or until slightly thick.
Step #9 Remove pan from heat; stir in the lentils, lemon juice, & black pepper.
Step #10 Place lentil mixture in a food processor/blender; process until smooth.
Step #11 Heat 1 tsp olive oil in a small sauté pan over med-heat/flame, & add 1/2 tsp cumin seeds.
Step #12 Sauté seeds for 15 seconds, & drizzle over dal.
Step #13 Sprinkle top with fresh mint.
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