Description
A comforting and nutrient-rich masoor dal recipe, perfect for any meal of the day with its cozy flavors and easy preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Red Lentils
- 2 tbsp Oil
- 1 tsp Whole Cumin Seeds
- 4–5 Curry Leaves
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Garlic-Ginger Paste
- 4 Slitted Green Chilies
- 1 heaped tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Coriander Powder
- ½ tsp Red Chili Powder
- ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
- 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tbsp Chopped Coriander Leaves
- 2 tbsp Oil or Ghee
- 2 cloves Chopped Garlic
- ¼ tsp Whole Cumin Seeds
- 2 Dried Red Chilies
- 1 Curry Leaf
- ¼ tsp Red Chili Powder
Instructions
- Wash the red lentils thoroughly under cold water, rinsing until the water runs clear.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, pour in 2 tablespoons of oil and warm it up.
- Add the whole cumin seeds and curry leaves, stirring for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the finely chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent (about 4-5 minutes).
- Stir in the garlic-ginger paste and slitted green chilies, sautéing for an additional minute.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and meld with the spices.
- Incorporate the washed lentils, frying for around 2 minutes.
- Pour in 4 cups of hot water, stir well, cover, and cook for about 15 minutes or until tender.
- Whisk the lentils with a fork for a creamy texture.
- Fold in chopped coriander leaves and mix evenly.
- For the tadka, heat another pan with 2 tablespoons of oil, sauté the garlic until golden, then add cumin seeds, dried chilies, and curry leaf.
- Add the red chili powder and pour the tadka over the cooked dal. Stir and serve!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container. Reheat gently, adding a splash of water if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg