Sous Vide Red Lentil Dal

Name: Sous Vide Red Lentil Dal
Yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon, vegetable oil; ½ teaspoon, ground coriander; ½ teaspoon, ground cumin; ½ teaspoon, ground cinnamon; ½ teaspoon, ground turmeric; ⅛ teaspoon, ground cardamom; ⅛ teaspoon, red pepper flakes; 1 , onion, chopped fine; 4 , garlic cloves, minced; , Salt and pepper; 1½ teaspoons, grated fresh ginger; 2 cups, water; 1¼ cups, red lentils, picked over and rinsed; 2 tablespoons, unsalted butter; 1 pound, plum tomatoes, cored, seeded, and chopped; ½ cup, chopped fresh cilantro, plus extra for serving; , Lemon wedges

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Vegetarian

Make Ahead

Since red lentils break down relatively easily, we chose them for our take on sous vide dal.

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SERVES4

TIMESous vide: 2 to 4 hours; active cooking time: 30 minutes

Sous Vide Temperature194°F/90°C

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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Dal is a class of soups or stews native to the Indian subcontinent made from split beans, lentils, peas, and other legumes. Since red lentils break down relatively easily, we chose them for our take on sous vide dal. First, we tried cooking...

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