SPICE KISSED MASOOR DAL (SPLIT RED LENTILS)
I love tasty food, especially when it can be made quickly and be made from ingredients I usually have on hand. I've cooked many recipes for dal over the years, eaten many varieties of dal dishes out at restaurants, and I'm always looking for the next best dal recipe that I can make at home. This is it!
Provided by jo_mama
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 35m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a medium sized pot over medium flame, add 1 tbsp peanut oil, 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp ginger powder, and 1 tsp garam masala powder. Stir spices and oil together, allow to fry slightly (when you smell the spices releasing their fragrance you're done).
- Add the dal and water to cover (by an inch or so), turn the heat to high, and bring to a boil. Skim off foam that forms on top and discard. Cover and turn the heat to low. Allow to simmer until dal begins to fall apart and is cooked through. While cooking, monitor the water level. If it is too low, the dal will burn to the bottom of the pan, so add more water. If the water level is too high, uncover the pan so some will evaporate. When done, the dal should be a porridge consistency--not watery, but not burning to the bottom of the pot.
- Heat frozen green peas (I usually defrost in the microwave with a few tablespoons of water), drain excess water, and add to cooked dal.
- Taste dal and adjust salt. Since you have not salted the pan yet, you may need to add a few teaspoons to tablespoons of salt. Add slowly--you can always add more but it is hard to get rid of too much.
- Make the tadka: In a frying pan over medium heat add the butter, 1 tsp tumeric powder, 2 tsp garam masala powder, and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes. Fry lightly until spices release their fragrance. Add the onion and fry for another few minutes to the softness you desire. Add the garlic and ginger and fry for another 2 minutes. Add tadka mixture to dal mixture and stir to combine. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- Serve Spice Kissed Masoor Dal over rice with yogurt, raita, red raw onions, cucumber, lettuce, tomatoes or other fresh vegetables of your liking.
- To read about dal, visit the wikipedia page at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dal.
- To read about tadka, visit the wikipedia page at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chaunk.
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jonny more
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 2/5 rating. The dal was too spicy for my taste.
Mavia Naughty
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 4/5 rating. The dal was flavorful and easy to make.
Sa Dia
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 3/5 rating. The dal was a bit bland and lacked flavor.
Bishal Thapa
[email protected]I would give this recipe a 5/5 rating. It was easy to make and the dal was delicious.
Jaan Abbas
[email protected]This dal was a disappointment. It was bland and lacked flavor.
Kishor Chamlagain
[email protected]This recipe was a bit confusing to follow. I would recommend providing more detailed instructions.
Fazila Shanfi
[email protected]The dal was a bit too watery for my liking. I would recommend cooking it for a few minutes longer.
Mason Riley
[email protected]This dal was a bit bland for my taste. I would recommend adding more spices.
Saro Shop
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of dal, but this recipe changed my mind. It was so creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Urban Voiced Media
[email protected]This dal was a great way to use up some leftover lentils. It was simple to make and very flavorful.
Nyambura Sally
[email protected]Delicious!
Sania Noor
[email protected]This dal was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I loved the combination of spices and the lentils were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
mostafa melhim
[email protected]This dal was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were well-balanced. I would recommend using less chili powder if you don't like spicy food.
Stephen Adi
[email protected]This was my first time making masoor dal and it turned out amazing! The recipe was easy to follow and the dal was delicious. I especially loved the hint of sweetness from the jaggery.
chnda mani
[email protected]I've made this dal several times and it always turns out great. It's a simple dish to make but it's packed with flavor. I love the addition of the spices, which give the dal a nice kick. I usually serve it with rice or roti.
mussa khalidy
[email protected]This masoor dal was a hit with my family! The spices were perfectly balanced and gave the dal a delicious and complex flavor. The lentils were cooked perfectly and the dish had a creamy texture. I will definitely be making this again.