Masoor Dal Recipe: The Red Lentil Curry

Name: Masoor Dal Recipe: The Red Lentil Curry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 6 ounces masoor dal; 3 tablespoons cooking oil; 2 cloves garlic; ½- inch ginger; ½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder; 3 cups water; ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt; ½ teaspoon garam masala; 3-4 curry leaves; 2-3 fresh green chilies or 4-5 dried small red chilies; A handful of cilantro

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Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings
4 people
Calories
254 kcal
Course
Main Course, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
Indian, Pakistani

Masoor Dal Recipe: The Red Lentil Curry

Liam Rios

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A rich, tasty, aromatic curry that is so flavorful you won't need any additional accompaniment. This masoor dal, aka red lentil curry, is packed with protein and fiber, making it a nutritious and satisfying meal.

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Ingredients

Servings

6 ounces masoor dal red lentils
3 tablespoons cooking oil
2 cloves garlic
½- inch ginger
½ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder
3 cups water
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
½ teaspoon garam masala
3-4 curry leaves
2-3 fresh green chilies or 4-5 dried small red chilies
A handful of cilantro coriander leaves, chopped

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Instructions

Wash and rinse the lentils several times, then leave to soak in plenty of water. Set aside.
Grind the ginger and 1 garlic into a paste using a food chopper or pestle and mortar.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large cooking pot, and add ginger-garlic paste and chili powder. Stir-fry until it sizzles.
Carefully pour the water into the pan, strain the masoor dal, and add it to the pan. Add salt and turmeric. Cook at medium-high heat until the water reaches boiling point. If you like, you can use hot boiling water from the kettle to speed up the process.
Once the water boils, put the lid on the pan with a slight ajar and lower the heat. Let it cook for about 30 minutes or until the lentils are soft and fully cooked.
Slice the remaining garlic and chop the fresh green chilies if using.
Then, heat the remaining oil in a small frying pan and add the garlic, curry leaves and chilies. Fry until the garlic turns golden brown.
Carefully transfer the garlic, curry leaves, chilies, and oil to the red lentil pot.
Add garam masala and give it a stir. Let the curry simmer for 2-3 minutes before turning the heat off.
If you like, stir in one tablespoon of ghee towards the end.
Garnish with chopped cilantro at serving.

Notes

You can use any salt and add it according to taste.
The fresh green chilies and dried chilies are optional. You can omit them altogether if you prefer the mild flavor of masoor dal. Although I recommend you use dried small red chilies at the very least. They do not give spiciness to the curry unless you cut them, but they give an extra delicious aroma to the dish.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 254kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 28g (9%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.04g Sodium 672mg (28%) Potassium 424mg (12%) Fiber 14g (56%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 119IU (2%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 37mg (4%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 254 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	254kcal	13%
Carbohydrates	28g	9%
Protein	11g	22%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	1g	5%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	0.04g	2%
Sodium	672mg	28%
Potassium	424mg	9%
Fiber	14g	56%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	119IU	2%
Vitamin C	20mg	22%
Calcium	37mg	4%
Iron	3mg	17%