Masoor Dal

🛒 Ingredients

• Red Lentils (Masoor Dal) 50 g · 175 kcal
• Water 180 g · 0 kcal
• Onion 38 g · 15 kcal
• Tomato 38 g · 7 kcal
• Ginger-Garlic Paste 4 g · 5 kcal
• Vegetable Oil 7 g · 63 kcal
• Cumin Seeds 0 g · 2 kcal
• Turmeric Powder 0 g · 1 kcal
• Red Chili Powder 0 g · 1 kcal
• Coriander Powder 0 g · 1 kcal
• Garam Masala 0 g · 1 kcal
• Fresh Coriander Leaves 3 g · 1 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Rinse the red lentils (masoor dal) thoroughly under cold water until the water runs clear; soak them in fresh water for 15-20 minutes, then drain.
2. In a pot, combine the drained lentils with 180ml of water and turmeric powder; bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender.
3. While lentils are cooking, heat vegetable oil in a separate small pan over medium heat; add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
4. Add chopped onion to the pan and sauté until it turns translucent; then stir in ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
5. Stir in chopped tomato, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala; cook for 3-5 minutes, mashing the tomatoes occasionally, until the mixture thickens and oil separates.
6. Pour the cooked tempering (tarka) into the pot with the tender lentils; stir well to combine.
7. Simmer for another 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld, adjusting consistency with hot water if needed. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.