Whole Masoor Dal Recipe (Brown Lentils Curry)

Name: Whole Masoor Dal Recipe (Brown Lentils Curry)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Ghee or Oil; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); 1 Green chili pepper (optional); 1 cup Onions (diced); 1/2 tablespoon Garlic (minced); 1/2 tablespoon Ginger (grated); 1 cup Tomatoes (chopped); 1 cup Brown lentils (Whole Masoor Dal) (rinsed ); 2 1/2 cups Water; 1 tablespoon Lime juice; Cilantro (to garnish); 1/4 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder); 1 teaspoon Coriander powder (Dhaniya powder); 1/2 teaspoon Red Chili powder (Mirchi powder) (adjust to taste, I used mild Kashmiri red chili powder); 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala; 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:30min

Enjoy this delicious & healthy Whole Masoor Dal, also known as Brown Lentils Curry, made in the Instant Pot or Stovetop Pressure Cooker. Vegan & Gluten Free.

Updated at: Sat, 12 Sep 2026 09:33:18 GMT