Masoor Dal
Split red lentils cooked to a silky comfort dal, laced with a golden cumin, tomato and chilli tempering. Quick, light and satisfying.
35 min 2 servingsEasy
Ingredients
2 servingsFlavor profile
Spice
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Method
- 1Rinse masoor dal until the water runs clear.
- 2Cook with turmeric, salt and 450 ml water until soft and creamy.
- 3Whisk to smooth out the dal.
- 4Heat oil, splutter cumin seeds and add asafoetida.
- 5Add green chilli and chopped tomato; cook until soft.
- 6Stir in red chilli powder and a pinch of garam masala.
- 7Pour the tempering into the dal and simmer 5 minutes.
- 8Adjust consistency with hot water.
- 9Finish with coriander and serve hot.
Frequently asked
About 35 minutes total — 10 min prep and 25 min cooking.
Yes — Masoor Dal is gluten free, jain, veg, vegan.
This recipe makes 2 servings.
