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Masoor Dal
Masoor Dal is a simple yet flavorful lentil dish that is a staple in Indian households. It's rich in protein and can be prepared quickly, making it a great choice for weeknight dinners.
Ready in 30 minutes · serves 4 · 300 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
30
min total
4
servings
300
cal / serving
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Ingredients
- 1 cupmasoor dal
- 1 mediumonion
- 1 mediumtomato
- 1 teaspoonginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspooncumin seeds
- 1/4 teaspoonturmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspooncoriander powder
- to tastesalt
- 3 cupswater
- 1 tablespooncooking oil
Instructions
- 01
Rinse the masoor dal and soak it for 15 minutes.
- 02
In a pot, heat oil and add cumin seeds until they sizzle.
- 03
Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- 04
Stir in ginger-garlic paste, chopped tomato, and spices; cook until tomatoes soften.
- 05
Add the soaked dal and water; simmer until dal is soft, about 20 minutes.
- 06
Season with salt and serve with rice or roti.
