Dal With Spiced Tomatoes and Potatoes

Submitted by Busy Student

"From Weight Watchers Take-out Tonight! 5 ww points"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 medium baking potato
• 1⁄4 cup red lentil, picked over, rinsed, and drained
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped (wear gloves to prevent iritation)
• 1 1⁄4 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 1 lb plum tomato, chopped
• 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped

directions

1. Bring large saucepan of lightly salted water to a boil. Add potatoes, return to a boil, and cook until fork-tender, 7 minutes; remove with slotted spoon and set aside, reserving the cooking liquid.
2. Add lentils to the same saucepan and return cooking liquid to a boil. Cook until lentils are tender but still hold their shape, 8 - 10 minutes; drain and set aside.
3. Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Swirl in the oil, then add the onion, jelapeno, garam masala, and cumin. Cook until onion begins to soften, 3 - 4 minutes. Stir in the potatoes, tomatoes, chickpeas, ginger, and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes soften and potatoes are tender, 4 - 5 minutes. Stir in lentils and cook until heated through, 1 minute. Remove from the heat and stir in cilantro.

Reviews

[JustJanS]

This was a good recipe that I added in some coriander powder, salt and finished off with a good squeeze of lemon to give it a lift.

 

[VegSocialWorker]

Overall, I liked this recipe. It was easy and quick to make, making it great for a weeknight meal. Despite the fact that it had so many spices and yummy things in it, it was a bit bland for our taste. I added extra garlic, ginger, chilis, garam masala, and tumeric to it. Served over brown rice. Will make again, but will add extra spices. Thanks for sharing!

 

[Boo L]

Made this last night and overall found it very pleasant. I was surprised by the tomatoe-y-ness of it - maybe next time I'll use a little less - and I've never had daal with that much ginger in it before, but overall it was a nice meal, and I shall be eating up the leftovers for lunch :)