Red Lentil Dal (Masoor Dal)

Name: Red Lentil Dal (Masoor Dal)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils, rinsed and drained; 1 tsp. kosher salt; ¼ tsp. ground turmeric; 3 Tbsp. ghee or oil; 1 tsp. cumin seeds; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 fresh green chile, such as a jalapeño or Serrano, seeded and minced; 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 15 oz. can diced tomatoes with their juices; 1 tsp. garam masala; Juice of one lemon

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

This hearty vegetarian dish is inexpensive, nutritious, customizable and cooks in under 30 minutes. Garnish with ¼ cup chopped cilantro and 1 small plum tomato, diced. Serve with Basmati rice and Naan or roti (optional).

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:04:05 GMT