A simple, nourishing dish that’s both healthy and comforting, masoor dal is a staple in many Indian households. It's quick to prepare and pairs beautifully with rice or bread.
Ready in 40 minutes · serves 4 · 250 calories per serving · indian cuisine.
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Ingredients
1 cupred lentils
1 mediumonion
1 largetomato
3 clovesgarlic
1 inchginger
1 teaspooncumin seeds
1 teaspoonturmeric powder
2 tablespoonsoil
to tastesalt
Instructions
01
Rinse lentils and add them to a pot with chopped onion, tomato, minced garlic, ginger, turmeric, and salt.
02
Add 3 cups of water, bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer for 20 minutes or until lentils are soft.
03
In a separate pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds until they splutter. Pour this tempering over the cooked lentils and stir well.
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