Easy Masoor Dal Recipe (Indian Red Lentils)

Name: Easy Masoor Dal Recipe (Indian Red Lentils)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup dry red lentils (masoor dal); 2 tablespoons olive oil or neutral cooking oil, plus more as needed; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 small yellow onion, small dice; 5 garlic cloves, minced; ½-inch piece ginger, grated or minced; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; ½ teaspoon turmeric; ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or red chili powder; 1 small green chili pepper, chopped (serrano or Thai) or 2 whole dried red chili peppers; 2 small tomatoes, finely chopped or 1 ¼ cups jarred diced tomatoes; 1 small lemon, juice to taste; ¼ to ½ cup unsweetened cashew yogurt or coconut or soy yogurt; ¼ teaspoon garam masala (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Sprinkle of hemp seeds (optional)

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:30min

This Easy Masoor Dal Recipe (Indian Red Lentils) is protein-rich, healthy, vegan, and flavorful. It's made with easy-to-find ingredients and meal-prep friendly. Instructions for cooking the lentils on the stove and Instant Pot are included in the recipe card.

Updated at: Mon, 11 Sep 2023 14:29:34 GMT