Khatti Masoor Daal (Sour Split Red Lentils) Recipe

Name: Khatti Masoor Daal (Sour Split Red Lentils)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup split red lentils; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 tablespoons tamarind juice (add more if you like it really sour) or 2 tablespoons lemon juice (add more if you like it really sour); 1 small tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander; 3 whole dried red chilies; 1/4 teaspoon cumin seed; 1 garlic clove, sliced; 4 -5 curry leaves (optional); 3 -4 tablespoons oil, for tempering

Servings: persons

1 cup split red lentils
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons tamarind juice (add more if you like it really sour) or 2 tablespoons lemon juice (add more if you like it really sour)
1 small tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander
3 whole dried red chilies
1/4 teaspoon cumin seed
1 garlic clove, sliced
4 -5 curry leaves (optional)
3 -4 tablespoons oil, for tempering

1
Wash the dal well.
2
soak for at least 15-20 minutes or upto half hour.
3
In a pot add the dal and a glass of water.
4
add the salt, chili powder, Turmeric (Haldi) and leave on very low heat to cook.
5
When the dal has softened to a paste, add the chopped tomatoes and fresh coriander and lemon juice or Tamarind juice.
6
Cook till it is of medium consistency (not too pasty or too liquidy)
7
In a frying pan heat the oil along with the Garlic and whole red chili and curry leaves.
8
When the Garlic slices turn light brown add cumin seeds and wait for them to be brown but be careful not to burn them.
9
pour the oil and its contents over the daal and cover immediately.
10
take off heat.
11
after a few minutes serve with plain boiled rice.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup split red lentils, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder, and more.

Yes, Khatti Masoor Daal (Sour Split Red Lentils) falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Khatti Masoor Daal (Sour Split Red Lentils)

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