My Go-To Masoor Dal Recipe (Red Lentil Curry)

Name: My Go-To Masoor Dal Recipe (Red Lentil Curry)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup masoor dal or red lentils; 3 1/4 cups water (or 2 cups for pressure cooking); 1/4 cup canola (grapeseed or other neutral oil); 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 1 medium onion (finely chopped); 4-5 garlic cloves (crushed); 1/2 inch piece ginger (crushed); 2 small tomatoes (chopped); 1 green chili (chopped or sliced (chopped for more heat, sliced for less)); 1 tsp cumin powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/4-1/2 tsp red chili powder or cayenne (or more to taste); 1 1/8 tsp salt (or more to taste); 1 tsp kasuri methi or dry fenugreek leaves (optional); 1 tbsp ghee (not suitable for vegans); 1-2 tbsp chopped cilantro; 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice; 1/4 tsp garam masala (optional)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Extremely delicious and authentic Red Lentil Curry (Masoor Dal) that can be prepared quickly and easily with ingredients you have on hand! Pair with white rice for a wholesome and comforting, yet light weeknight dinner.

Updated at: Fri, 14 May 2021 08:32:39 GMT