MASOOR DAL (RED LENTILS)
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Categories Curries
Time 40m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- wash dal in a few changes of water, until the water runs clear.
- soak in cold water for about half hour
- drain.
- place in pot with water, salt, red chilli powder and cook for 20 to 30 minutes or until dal is very tender.
- when dal is tender it should resemble a creamy soup (you might have to add more water if the its not creamy and cook for furtur 10 to 20 minutes).
- For the temper - heat oil in a frying pan add the garlic and fry until light brown , at this point add cumin and fry for few seconds and pour over the lentil and stir and cook for few minutes.
- cover and take off heat.
- serve hot.
- garnish with coriander and green chillies.
- Sprinkle a little garam masala on top.
- serve with boiled rice or chapatis.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.5, Fat 9.5, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 22.3, Sodium 398.3, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 0.8, Protein 8.5
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Mdkaium Ahmed
[email protected]This masoor dal was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more spices.
Chima Ezeh
[email protected]This was the best masoor dal I've ever had! The lentils were so tender and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Nabi Orakzai
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lentils, but this masoor dal was really good! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was full of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Luis Quiroz
[email protected]This masoor dal was really easy to make and it turned out delicious! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a great meal.
Maxim Strilkivsky
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Indian food and I'm always looking for new recipes to try. This masoor dal was a great addition to my repertoire! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was full of flavor. I will definitely be making this again.
Hasta Powrel
[email protected]This masoor dal was a bit too salty for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less salt.
Ijale Sammy
[email protected]I made this masoor dal for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the flavorful sauce. I will definitely be making this again.
Bruno Basti√°n
[email protected]This masoor dal was a great way to use up some leftover lentils. The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was full of flavor. I served it with naan and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Md. Forid Hasan
[email protected]I'm a vegetarian and I'm always looking for new and exciting lentil recipes. This masoor dal definitely fits the bill! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the sauce was full of flavor. I especially loved the addition of the coconut milk.
Garkai Mashoko chirwa
[email protected]This masoor dal was a bit too spicy for my taste. I think I would have liked it better if I had used less chili powder.
Sameer Ahmeed
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my masoor dal turned out perfectly! The lentils were tender and the sauce was creamy and flavorful. I served it with rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.
Natalie Crawford
[email protected]This masoor dal was just okay. The lentils were a bit mushy and the sauce was bland. I think I would have liked it better if I had added more spices.
Sohel Hossain Shuvo
[email protected]I made this masoor dal for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up. The lentils were perfectly cooked and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Syed Mumzail Hussain Shah
[email protected]This was the first time I've ever made masoor dal, and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the dish was full of flavor. I especially liked the hint of sweetness from the tomatoes.
William “neko” Elizondo
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of lentils, but this masoor dal was delicious! The lentils were soft and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again.
Carolyn Hendrix
[email protected]This masoor dal recipe was a hit at my dinner party! The lentils were cooked perfectly and the spices were well-balanced. I especially loved the addition of the tomatoes and coconut milk, which gave the dish a rich and creamy flavor.