Easiest red lentil dal with yogurt and pickled onion

Step 1/5

• 200 g red lentils
• 700 ml water
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 lime

• pot
• cooking spoon
• knife
• cutting board

Add red lentils, water, turmeric, salt, and juice from half the lime to a pot over medium high heat. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for approx. 7 min., or until lentils are soft and the mixture has thickened up a bit.

Step 2/5

• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 dried chilis
• 1 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1 tsp chili flakes

• frying pan (small)

While the lentils cook, melt the butter in a small frying pan over low heat, then add the cumin seeds, dried chilis, fenugreek, and chili flakes. Swirl to combine and cook for approx. 1 min., then remove from the heat.

Step 3/5

• 1 red onion
• salt

• bowl

Thinly sliced the red onions and add to a bowl with the remaining lime juice and some salt. Stir until well combined and set aside.

Step 4/5

Add the butter and spices to the cooked dal and stir to combine, then remove from the heat.