Yellow Dal (Lentil) Curry Recipe eatdrinklovelife

Name: Yellow Dal (Lentil) Curry Recipe eatdrinklovelife
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups of masoor dal/lentils; two pods of garlic, peeled and diced; one onion, peeled and cut; 1/2 tbsp of mustard seeds; 3 tbsp of vegetable oil; 1/2 tbsp of fennel; 1/2 tsp of turmeric (haldi) powder; salt; 2 tbsp of coconut milk (can be substituted with cow milk) -- not a must; 5 dried red chillies, broken into pieces -- not a must; ten curry leaves -- not a must; salt

Servings: persons

2 cups of masoor dal/lentils
two pods of garlic, peeled and diced
one onion, peeled and cut
1/2 tbsp of mustard seeds
3 tbsp of vegetable oil
1/2 tbsp of fennel
1/2 tsp of turmeric (haldi) powder
salt
2 tbsp of coconut milk (can be substituted with cow milk) -- not a must
5 dried red chillies, broken into pieces -- not a must
ten curry leaves -- not a must
salt

1
Wash the dhal well, place it in a pot, add three cups of water and let it boil.
2
When it is 75 percent cooked (this is when the red/pink lentils turn into yellow and it is almost soft), add the garlic.
3
If all water has been absorbed, add more.
4
Once the lentils are soft, but not mushy, remove from pan.
5
Take another pan, and heat the oil.
6
When it is fully hot, add the mustard seeds.
7
The mustard seeds should pop.
8
then add fennel.
9
Add onions.
10
Add curry leaves (you will start feeling the aroma).
11
Stir
12
Add red chillies and stir.
13
Chillies should become crispy but not burnt.
14
Add turmeric powder and stir.
15
Shut the flames and add the mixture to the dal in the second pot.
16
With a big ladle, add some of the dal in the pot to the pan.
17
Enjoy the sizzling.
18
Add that mixture to the dal.
19
Boil the dal in low flame; add coconut milk and salt to taste.
20
Enjoy.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 2 cups of masoor dal/lentils, two pods of garlic, peeled and diced, one onion, peeled and cut, 1/2 tbsp of mustard seeds, and more.

Yes, Yellow Dal (Lentil) Curry Recipe eatdrinklovelife falls under the Vegetarian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!