Description
Roasted Carrot Dal with Cumin Spiced Chapatis is a vibrant and wholesome dish that marries the sweetness of caramelized carrots with creamy red lentils. This comforting vegetarian meal is quick to prepare and visually appealing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups chopped carrots (about 4 medium)
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 2 cups chapati flour (atta)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss chopped carrots in 1 tbsp olive oil, salt, and half of the cumin seeds. Roast on a baking sheet for 20-25 minutes until tender.
- Rinse lentils under cold water. Combine in a pot with vegetable broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until soft.
- In a separate pan, heat remaining olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion until translucent; add garlic and ginger, cooking for an additional two minutes.
- Combine roasted carrots and cooked lentils in one pot. Stir in remaining cumin seeds, salt, and pepper. Simmer for an additional five minutes.
- For chapatis, mix chapati flour with water to form a smooth dough; roll into thin circles and cook on a hot skillet for about one minute per side until fluffy.
- Serve the dal with warm chapatis and garnish with fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting and Boiling
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 56g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Roasted Carrot Dal, Cumin Spiced Chapatis, Vegetarian Recipe, Indian Cuisine