Description
There are so many delicious dishes that combine sweetness with
heartiness. And now a new one joins them: This simple, warming beetroot
dal with the sweet note of apples is the perfect autumn dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 onion
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 raw beetroots ((small to medium))
- 1 1/2 cup red lentils ((170 g))
- 1 large apple
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp turmeric ((optional))
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 3/4 – 1 tsp salt
- black pepper
- 3 tsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Rinse the lentils briefly with water, peel and dice the beetroot (wear kitchen gloves if you have them).
- Finely chop the onions and garlic and sauté in a pan with a little water or oil for 3 minutes. Then add the spices (except the salt and pepper) and the beetroot and steam for another 3-4 minutes.
- Add the drained lentils, add 2 3/4 cups of water and bring to a boil. Once the water is boiling, simmer for 13-15 minutes on low heat.
- In the meantime, wash and dice the apple. Add the apple cubes and simmer for another 6 minutes until the dhal has thickened. If it is too thick, simply stir in some more water.
- Season with salt and pepper and lemon juice and serve with (basmati) rice and/ or fresh naan bread.
- Category: dinner, lunch, side dish
- Cuisine: indian