Masoor Dal (Red Lentils) Recipe

Name: Masoor Dal (Red Lentils)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentil; 3 cups water; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 whole green chilies, chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh coriander, chopped; 1 teaspoon garam masala; For Baghar (temper); 1/4 cup ghee or 1/4 cup cooking oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cumin

Servings: persons

1 cup red lentil
3 cups water
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 whole green chilies, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh coriander, chopped
1 teaspoon garam masala
For Baghar (temper)
1/4 cup ghee or 1/4 cup cooking oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon cumin

1
wash dal in a few changes of water, until the water runs clear.
2
soak in cold water for about half hour
3
drain.
4
place in pot with water, salt, red chilli powder and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until dal is very tender.
5
when dal is tender it should resemble a creamy soup (you might have to add more water if the its not creamy and cook for furtur 10 to 20 minutes).
6
For the temper - heat oil in a frying pan add the garlic and fry until light brown , at this point add cumin and fry for few seconds and pour over the lentil and stir and cook for few minutes.
7
cover and take off heat.
8
serve hot.
9
garnish with coriander and green chillies.
10
Sprinkle a little garam masala on top.
11
serve with boiled rice or chapatis.

210

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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 red lentil, 3 cups water, 1 teaspoon red chili powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Masoor Dal (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.

Masoor Dal (Red Lentils)

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