Spiced Up Red Lentils(Masoor Dal) Recipe

Name: Spiced Up Red Lentils(Masoor Dal)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spices; 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to desired heat level); Lentils; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 4 -5 garlic cloves, minced (about 4 tsp.); 1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger; 4 cups water or 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 1/4 cups red lentils, rinsed; 3 large plum tomatoes, cored, seeded, chopped (about 1 pound); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; salt & freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Spices
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more to desired heat level)
Lentils
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium onion, finely chopped
4 -5 garlic cloves, minced (about 4 tsp.)
1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
4 cups water or 4 cups vegetable broth
1 1/4 cups red lentils, rinsed
3 large plum tomatoes, cored, seeded, chopped (about 1 pound)
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
salt & freshly ground black pepper

1
Mix the spices in a small bowl and set aside.
2
Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium high heat until it shimmers. Add the spices and saute until fragrant, about 10 seconds. Stir in onion and cook till softened, 5-7 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger and cook till fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3
Now stir in the water and lentils. Bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, uncovered, until the lentils are tender and resemble a coarse puree, 20-25 minutes. (At this point, you may refrigerate the lentils in an airtight container up to 2 days. Reheat over medium low heat before continuing).
4
Stir in tomatoes, cilantro, and butter. Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving. Enjoy!
5
Variation:
6
Substitute 1 cup coconut milk for 1 cup of the water and omit butter. Using coconut milk makes for a lush, creamy texture and rich flavor. Don't use light coconut milk. You can freeze any leftover coconut milk.

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spices, 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Spiced Up Red Lentils(Masoor Dal) 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.

Spiced Up Red Lentils(Masoor Dal)

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