Dinner for 4
Lentil Potato Dal
Red lentils and potatoes simmer with onion, garlic, warm spices, parsley, and vinegar for a hearty dal.
$3.99for 4 servings
$1.00 per serving$3.99 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
- 40 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings (the source says 6, which counts pieces)
- $typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.38Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
| Fresh tomatoes$1.99/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.62Typical price |
| Potatoes$0.99/lb typical | 0.45 lb | $0.43Typical price |
| Dried beans and lentils$0.11/oz typical | 7 oz | $0.77Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $3.99 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
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Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 onion
- 5 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1/2 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp mustard powder
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 cups water
- 1 tomatoes
- 1 yukon gold potato
- 1 cup lentils
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
Steps
- Melt the butter in a 5-quart pot over medium heat.
- Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in the garlic, ginger, salt, turmeric, coriander, cumin, mustard powder, and cayenne for 1 minute.
- Add the tomato, potato, lentils, and water.
- Cover and simmer for 25 minutes, until the lentils and potato are tender.
- Stir in the parsley and red wine vinegar before serving.
Swaps
- Potatoes for Sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- Dried beans and lentils for Canned beansabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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