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Masoor Dal
Simple yet flavorful, Masoor Dal features red lentils cooked with spices. It's a staple in many Indian households and pairs perfectly with rice or roti.
Ready in 30 minutes · serves 4 · 200 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
30
min total
4
servings
200
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupred lentils
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 teaspoonginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoonturmeric
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 2 tablespoonsoil
- to tastesalt
Instructions
- 01
Rinse lentils thoroughly and soak for 10 minutes.
- 02
Heat oil in a pot, add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- 03
Sauté onions until translucent, then add ginger-garlic paste.
- 04
Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, and salt; cook for 5 minutes.
- 05
Add soaked lentils and 3 cups of water; simmer for 15 minutes until lentils are soft.
