Red Lentils Curry (Masoor Dal)

Name: Red Lentils Curry (Masoor Dal)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon Ghee or Oil; 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera); 1 Green chili pepper (optional); 1/2 cup Onions (diced); 1/2 tablespoon Garlic (minced); 1/2 tablespoon Ginger (grated); 1 cup Tomatoes (chopped); 1 cup Red lentils (Masoor Dal) (rinsed ); 3 cups Water (or reduce to 2.5 cups for a thicker dal); 1 tablespoon Lime juice; Cilantro (to garnish); 1/2 teaspoon Ground Turmeric (Haldi powder); 1/2 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 (optional ); 1 teaspoon Salt (adjust to taste); 1 cup Basmati Rice; 1.25 cup Water; 1 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

Quick and easy Red Lentil Curry, also known as Masoor Dal, made in the Instant Pot and on the stovetop. This delicious, wholesome, and budget-friendly vegan meal can be made in less than 30 minutes!

Updated at: Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:13:09 GMT