Red lentil dal with cumin oil
6 Points, Entree, Indian, Weight Watchers
Ingredients
4 sprays cooking spray
1 cup onions, chopped
4 medium garlic cloves, minced and divided
1 cup tomatoes, finely chopped
3/4 tsp ground turmeric
1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained
1 tsp kosher salt
2 Tbsp canola oil
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 cup cilantro, chpped
2 cups cooked brown rice
Directions
Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add the onion and half of the garlic; cook until the onion just begins to soften, about 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes and turmeric; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the lentils, salt, and 2 ½ cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer until thick, about 30 minutes. Spoon into a serving bowl.
Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Add the cumin seeds and the remaining half of garlic; cook until the garlic is barely golden, about 2 minutes. Drizzle the oil over the lentil mixture and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve with rice.
Serving size: ½ cup rice and about ¾ cup dal
Nutrition
6 smart points