MASOOR DAL (RED LENTILS)
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Provided by grapefruit
Categories Curries
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- wash dal in a few changes of water, until the water runs clear.
- soak in cold water for about half hour
- drain.
- place in pot with water, salt, red chilli powder and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until dal is very tender.
- when dal is tender it should resemble a creamy soup (you might have to add more water if the its not creamy and cook for furtur 10 to 20 minutes).
- For the temper - heat oil in a frying pan add the garlic and fry until light brown , at this point add cumin and fry for few seconds and pour over the lentil and stir and cook for few minutes.
- cover and take off heat.
- serve hot.
- garnish with coriander and green chillies.
- Sprinkle a little garam masala on top.
- serve with boiled rice or chapatis.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.5, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 398.3, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 8.5
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Summer Isabella knight
[email protected]This is a delicious and healthy recipe that is perfect for a vegan or vegetarian diet.
Stephanie Carmona
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils.
Kelvin Slyzer
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Barbara HarperKoestens
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Chris wallas
[email protected]This is the best masoor dal recipe I've ever tried. The lentils are always cooked perfectly, and the spices are amazing.
Yawa of the Day
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat lentils. My kids love the sweet and tangy flavor of the sauce.
Anil Saud
[email protected]This is my go-to recipe for masoor dal. It's always a crowd-pleaser, and it's so easy to make. I love that I can use either canned or dried lentils, depending on what I have on hand.
Amanda Bowers
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the flavorful spices. I will definitely be making this again.
Delabaz Khan
[email protected]This masoor dal was so good! The lentils were cooked perfectly, and the spices were amazing. I loved the addition of the tomatoes and coconut milk. This is definitely going to be a regular dish in my house.
Samson Kumi
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover lentils. I had a cup of cooked lentils in the fridge, and this recipe was the perfect way to use them up. The dish was quick and easy to make, and it was really tasty.
Pascal Sebbie
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this recipe changed my mind. The lentils were so flavorful and tender, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Chalani Himasaha
[email protected]This masoor dal recipe is a keeper! The lentils cooked up perfectly, and the spices were just right. I especially loved the addition of the coconut milk, which gave the dish a creamy, rich flavor.