Goan-Style Dal Curry Recipe

Name: Goan-Style Dal Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup masoor dal (red lentils), washed and drained; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 packed cup (1 3/4 ounces) chopped cilantro; 1/23/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 tablespoons olive or canola oil; 1/2 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds; 1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds; 1/2 medium onion, chopped; 1015 fresh curry leaves (if available); 1 teaspoon very finely grated peeled fresh ginger; 1 good-sized clove garlic, crushed to a pulp

Servings: persons

1 cup masoor dal (red lentils), washed and drained
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 packed cup (1 3/4 ounces) chopped cilantro
1/23/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons olive or canola oil
1/2 teaspoon whole brown mustard seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole cumin seeds
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1015 fresh curry leaves (if available)
1 teaspoon very finely grated peeled fresh ginger
1 good-sized clove garlic, crushed to a pulp

1
Put the dal and 3 cups water in a medium pan.
2
Bring to a boil but do not let it boil over.
3
Skim off the froth and add the turmeric.
4
Stir, cover partially, turn heat to very low, and simmer gently for 40 minutes.
5
Add the tomatoes, salt, cilantro, and cayenne.
6
Bring to a simmer.
7
Cover, turn heat to low, and simmer 10 minutes.
8
Stir and turn off the heat.
9
Pour the oil into a small pan or small frying pan and set over medium-high heat.
10
When hot, put in the mustard and cumin seeds.
11
As soon as the mustard seeds begin to pop, a matter of seconds, add the onions and curry leaves.
12
Stir and fry until the onions start to brown.
13
Now put in the ginger and garlic.
14
Stir for a minute and then empty the contents of the small pan into the pan with the dal.
15
Stir to mix.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup masoor dal (red lentils), washed and drained, 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric, 2 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and more.

Yes, Goan-Style Dal Curry falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Goan-Style Dal Curry

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