Masoor Dhal Recipe

Name: Masoor Dhal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup green lentil; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon ground red chili pepper; ½ teaspoon ground cardamom; 1 teaspoon ground cloves; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1 ½ teaspoons salt; 1 cup water

Servings: persons

½ cup green lentil
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground red chili pepper
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
1 teaspoon ground cloves
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 ½ teaspoons salt
1 cup water

1
Cook the lentils in the water over medium heat until tender (about 20 minutes).
2
In a fry pan, saute the onions and garlic in olive oil until tender.
3
Add the spices and lentils into the fry pan.
4
Cook over medium heat until the lentils are just slightly mushy.
5
Be very careful with the cardamom, it can easily overpower any spice; add it a dash at a time.
6
Serve with brown rice or warm pita.

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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: ½ cup green lentil, 1 medium onion, diced, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Masoor Dhal 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 Dhal

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