Yellow Lentil Dal

Ingredients

• 2 Tbs. canola oil
• 3 tsp. whole cumin seeds
• 2 tsp. red pepper flakes
• 1 medium onion, diced (1 1/2 cups)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 cups yellow lentils, sorted and rinsed
• 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
• 1 tsp. ground turmeric

Instructions

1. Heat oil in saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir in cumin and red pepper flakes, and sauté 1 minute. Add onion, garlic, and salt, and sauté 1 minute more.
2. Add lentils, vegetable broth, 2 cups water, and turmeric. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 25 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.

Notes

• Source: https://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/yellow-lentil-dal
• This is the lentils that Amanda makes regularly