Nimbu Masoor Dal - Curried Lentils Recipe

Name: Nimbu Masoor Dal - Curried Lentils
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup vegetable oil; 1 large onion, sliced thinly; 2 sticks cinnamon; 1 lb red lentil; ½ teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped; 2 ½ cups vegetable stock; 2 ½ cups hot water; ½ teaspoon chili powder; 12 lemon; 1 garlic clove, chopped; 12 green chili pepper, chopped; 2 bay leaves, crumbled; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

⅔ cup vegetable oil
1 large onion, sliced thinly
2 sticks cinnamon
1 lb red lentil
½ teaspoon fresh ginger, chopped
2 ½ cups vegetable stock
2 ½ cups hot water
½ teaspoon chili powder
12 lemon
1 garlic clove, chopped
12 green chili pepper, chopped
2 bay leaves, crumbled
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped

1
Heat 1/3 cup of the oil in a large, deep saucepan over a medium-low heat and cook three-quarters of the sliced onion for about 5 minutes, until soft.
2
Add the cinnamon sticks, lentils and ginger, and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring frequently.
3
Add the stock, hot water and chili powder.
4
Bring to the boil and boil rapidly for about 10 minutes.
5
Squeeze the juice from the lemon half and add to the pan with the squeezed lemon shell.
6
Cook for a further 50 minutes, stirring frequently.
7
Remove the lemon shell.
8
Meanwhile, chop the remaining sliced onion, heat the remaining oil in a small frying-pan and cook the chopped onion, garlic, chili and bay leaves for about 10 minutes, until the onion is browned.
9
Add this mixture, including the oil, to the lentils when they are cooked.
10
Sprinkle with chopped coriander and serve hot.

731

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: ⅔ cup vegetable oil, 1 large onion, sliced thinly, 2 sticks cinnamon, 1 lb red lentil, and more.

Yes, Nimbu Masoor Dal - Curried 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.

Nimbu Masoor Dal - Curried Lentils

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