5 from 78 votes
Red Lentil Curry
Red Lentil Curry blends masoor dal with cumin seeds, onions, garlic, tomatoes, and green chili to create a thick, spiced stew. The combination of turmeric, chili powder, and cilantro adds warmth and bright herbal notes. Simmering the lentils in water until soft results in a hearty texture that thickens as it cooks. This curry pairs well with chapatti and makes a filling vegetarian dish.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
45 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
273 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 300 g lentils Masoor Dal
- 50 ml neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 tsp cumin seeds Jeera
- 1 onion
- 4 garlic
- 2 tomato
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder Haldi
- 1 litre water
- 2 green chili
- Coriander
Instructions
- In a pan add the oil and heat up on medium heat until hot
- Add the cumin seeds and finely chopped garlic then sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
- Add the finely diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened
- Add the salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, and finely chopped green chillies then cook for 3-4 minutes
- Add the chopped tomato and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft
- As the tomatoes are cooking wash the lentils then cook for 3-4 minutes
- Add the water then mix before covering and cook for 20 minutes on medium heat until soft
- Remove lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened to personal preference
- Serve with homemade chapatti and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
273kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Sodium
459mg
(19%)
Potassium
640mg
(14%)
Fiber
17g
(68%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
514IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 273
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 273kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Sodium | 459mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 640mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 17g | 68% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 514IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.