Whole Masoor Dal
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
161 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Whole Masoor Dal
Description
Whole Masoor Dal features whole brown lentils simmered in water with salt, turmeric, chili, cumin, and coriander powders until tender. The cooking process yields a thick and hearty lentil curry. A tadka, or tempering, is prepared separately by melting butter and sautéing chopped garlic, cumin seeds, and chili powder to release their flavors.
This tadka is then added to the cooked lentils, infusing the dish with a fragrant, buttery, and mildly spicy depth. The dish is finished with finely chopped fresh coriander for a fresh herbal note. The dal can be served with rice or bread for a filling meal.
Note that the nutritional facts are provided as a courtesy and are not guaranteed.
Ingredients
- 200 g masoor dal Brown lentils, whole
- 400 ml water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 handful Coriander Finely chopped
Tadka
- 50 g butter
- 3 cloves garlic Finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp chilli powder
Instructions
- In a large pan, bring the water to a boil.
- Rinse the brown lentils thoroughly then add the lentils and spices to the water, and cook for 30 minutes until lentils are tender, on low heat.
- Allow to simmer until the curry has thickened to your personal preference
- For the tadka in a separate pan add the butter and allow it to melt completely
- Add the chopped garlic, chilli powder, and cumin seeds then sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the tadka to the lentil curry – tadka can also be added upon serving if preferred.
- Garnish with finely chopped coriander and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutritional facts are indicative only and not guaranteed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 4% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 687mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 258mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 693IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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