Red Lentil Stew (Masoor Dal) Recipe

Name: Red Lentil Stew (Masoor Dal)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Lentils; 2 cups red lentils; 1, 28 ounces can of diced tomatoes; 1 onion, diced; 1 tablespoon ginger, grated; 1 tablespoon cumin, toasted and ground; 2 teaspoons turmeric; salt, to taste; water, as needed; Tempering mix; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or ghee; 1 tablespoon brown mustard seed; 1 tablespoon black onion seed; 1 tablespoon corriander seed; whole, sliced chili peppers, to taste

Servings: persons

Lentils
2 cups red lentils
1, 28 ounces can of diced tomatoes
1 onion, diced
1 tablespoon ginger, grated
1 tablespoon cumin, toasted and ground
2 teaspoons turmeric
salt, to taste
water, as needed
Tempering mix
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or ghee
1 tablespoon brown mustard seed
1 tablespoon black onion seed
1 tablespoon corriander seed
whole, sliced chili peppers, to taste

1
Saute onions over medium heat in a pot large enough to accommodate the lentils/tomatoes. When onions have browned, add the ginger and spices, heating until fragrant.
2
Add the lentils and incorporate into onion mixture. Stir in tomatoes.
3
Boil until lentils are soft, about 20 minutes, adding more water when needed.
4
When lentils are soft, add tempering mixture and serve.
5
Microwave all ingredients together until the seeds begin to pop, about one and a half minutes. Pour over lentil mixture and serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Lentils, 2 cups red lentils, 1, 28 ounces can of diced tomatoes, 1 onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Red Lentil Stew (Masoor Dal) 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.

Red Lentil Stew (Masoor Dal)

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