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Red Lentil Dal with Yogurt Raita

By yazkid • Indian Recipes • Cuisine?
4.00 Prep: 15m Cook: 30m
Ingredients:
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seed
  • 5 carrots, chopped
  • 5 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger
  • 1 ½ cups red lentils, rinsed
  • 2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • 4 cups water
  • 18 ounces diced tomatoes
  • ½ (8 ounce) container plain yogurt
  • ½ cup grated cucumber
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
  • 1 pinch garam masala
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Created: Sep 23, 2025 Updated: Sep 23, 2025