Masoor Daal (Red Lentils) with Garlic Tadka

Name: Masoor Daal (Red Lentils) with Garlic Tadka
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 400 g Split Masoor Daal (Split Red Lentils (about 2 cups)); 1 ½ tbsp Salt (Adjust according to your preference. (You may need less depending on the Salt you use)); 1 tbsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Smoked Paprika Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 ½ tsp Ground Garam Masala Powder; 2 Tomatoes (Diced); 2 inch Ginger (Crushed); 3 Green Chillies (Chopped); 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes; 10 Curry Leaves; 2 l Water (Boiled); 200 ml Oil (Veg or Sunflower); 2 tbsp Ghee; 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds; 2 Garlic Bulbs (Cloves peeled and sliced finely); ¼ tsp Hing Powder (Asafoetida); 1 cup Fried Onions

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:10min

Masoor Daal (Red Lentils) with Garlic Tadka - Here is how you can make the most flavourful Masoor and Split Moong Dal at home. This is an easy Vegetarian recipe that can be changed up easily. We add lots of Garlic (both sliced and pureed) as well as other ingredients to make a very robust, rich and delicious Daal that you will want to make time and time again. The Tadka is what makes it so don't skip it!

Updated at: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 02:49:00 GMT