Lebu Dal
Lebu Dal is one of those Bengali dish that is built around the simplest ingredients. Among these humble dishes, Lebu Dal holds a special place. It is light, fragrant, and refreshing that is especially comforting during warm weather but equally satisfying year-round.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Red Lentils
- 1 Small Orange
- 1 Green Tomato (optional)
- 2 Green Chili
- Cilantro to add at the end
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- ΒΌ teaspoon Turmeric powder
Instructions
- Wash the lentils and add enough water to boil the lentils. Season with salt and turmeric.
- Once it's almost done, add the sliced lemon, tomato wedges and slit green chili. Let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Finish it with finely chopped cilantro leaves and enjoy with steamed hot rice