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Masoor Dal
This simple and nutritious red lentil dish, Masoor Dal is a staple in many Indian households. It is budget-friendly and is packed with protein, making it a perfect weeknight meal.
Ready in 30 minutes · serves 4 · 230 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
30
min total
4
servings
230
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupred lentils
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 inch pieceginger
- 2 clovesgarlic
- 1 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1 teaspoonturmeric powder
- to tastesalt
- 1 tablespoonoil
Instructions
- 01
Rinse the lentils and cook in a pot with 3 cups of water until soft (about 15-20 minutes).
- 02
In a separate pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds.
- 03
Once they splutter, add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
- 04
Add chopped tomatoes, ginger, garlic, turmeric, and salt; cook until tomatoes soften.
- 05
Mix the tempering into the lentils and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 06
Serve with rice or roti.
