Easy Dry White Lentil Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
12 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
182 kcal
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Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Snacks
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Cuisine
Indian
Easy Dry White Lentil Recipe
Description
Easy Dry White Lentil Recipe features white lentils seasoned with turmeric, black pepper, and garam masala, which are boiled until just cooked. The key step is tempering cumin seeds in neutral oil, then adding a prepared masala paste made from onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic. The boiled lentils are mixed into this aromatic paste and cooked briefly to marry the flavors while maintaining a dry, non-mushy texture.
The use of a pressure cooker to boil lentils to exactly one whistle ensures they hold their shape without becoming sticky. The tempering with cumin and masala enriches the dish with savory and spiced notes. This recipe offers a textured lentil preparation distinguishable from wetter dal-like dishes.
This dry lentil preparation can be served alongside rice or roti as part of a balanced meal. It pairs well with other vegetable or meat dishes to complement various Indian or South Asian meals.
To maintain the desired texture, it is important not to overcook the lentils. Washing the lentils thoroughly before cooking removes excess starch and impurities. The masala paste can be prepared in advance to speed up cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white lentil
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 tablespoon neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3 tablespoon masala paste
- Coriander leaves
Instructions
Boil the white lentil
- Thoroughly wash the lentil until the water come out clean. (at least 4 -5 times)
- Pour the lentil into the cooker, and add water, salt, pepper, turmeric and garam masala. Cook until one whistle only.
Tempering
- Heat oil in a frying pan . Add cumin seeds and turn them aromatic.
- Add masala paste. (previously made with onions, tomatoes, ginger and garlic) Stir fry for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the boiled white lentil and combine well with the masala paste.
- Cook it for 5 minutes on low heat.
- Dry white lentil is ready to serve
Notes
- Wash lentils multiple times until water runs clear to remove starch.
- Cook lentils just until one whistle to avoid mushy texture.
- Prepare masala paste with onions, tomatoes, ginger, and garlic in advance for convenience.
- Serve as a dry spicy lentil side with rice or flatbreads.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 182 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4People | |
| Calories | 182kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 1169mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 0.03g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 8IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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