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Masoor Dal
This simple red lentil dish is packed with protein and flavor, making it a perfect weeknight meal. It's budget-friendly and easy to make, perfect for a quick nutritious dinner.
Ready in 35 minutes · serves 4 · 300 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
35
min total
4
servings
300
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupred lentils
- 1 largeonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1/2 teaspoonturmeric powder
- 1 tablespooncoriander
- 2 tablespoonsvegetable oil
- to tastesalt
Instructions
- 01
Rinse lentils under cold water until water runs clear.
- 02
In a pot, heat oil and sauté cumin seeds until fragrant. Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
- 03
Stir in diced tomatoes and spices, cooking for 5 minutes.
- 04
Add lentils and 3 cups of water. Simmer until lentils are tender, about 20 minutes.
- 05
Add salt to taste and serve with rice.
