Masoor Dal - Indian Lentils Recipe

Name: Masoor Dal - Indian Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound lentils, red (masoor dal); 1 medium onions thinly sliced; 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced; 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter); 2 teaspoons coriander ground; 2 teaspoons cumin ground; 2 teaspoons turmeric ground; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes ground; 4 each cardamom pods; 4 each cloves; 2 inch cinnamon sticks; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 4 ounces coconut desiccated; 2 each tomatoes

Servings: persons

1/2 pound lentils, red (masoor dal)
1 medium onions thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic thinly sliced
1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
2 teaspoons coriander ground
2 teaspoons cumin ground
2 teaspoons turmeric ground
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes ground
4 each cardamom pods
4 each cloves
2 inch cinnamon sticks
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 ounces coconut desiccated
2 each tomatoes

1
Wash the Lentils well with plenty of water, put into a saucepan with enough water to cover.
2
Bring to the boil and boil gently until the Lentils are soft.
3
Meanwhile, heat the Ghee or Oil in a frying pan and fry the Onion and Garlic.
4
When the Onion softens add the Coriander, Cumin, Turmeric, and Chili, mixing well.
5
Cook for two minutes, then add the Cardamoms, Cloves, and Cinammon.
6
Now add the Lentils together with any liquid they have been cooking in and stir rapidly to ensure the spices mix in well.
7
Add a little more water if necessary.
8
(This dish should be fairly liquid.)
9
Add the Salt and continue to cook for a further 5 minutes.
10
Blend the Coconut with 23 Cup Water in a liquidiser and add to the pan.
11
Chop the Tomatoes into quarters and add to the Dal just before serving.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound lentils, red (masoor dal), 1 medium onions thinly sliced, 2 cloves garlic thinly sliced, 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter), and more.

Yes, Masoor Dal - Indian Lentils 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.

Masoor Dal - Indian Lentils

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