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Masoor Dal

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time5 minsCook Time45 minsTotal Time50 mins

Adapted from Cooking with Manali

Ingredients
 1 tsp oil
 1 red onion, chopped
 1 tsp ginger powder
 2 tsp garlic powder
 2 tbsp tomato paste
 ½ tsp each: turmeric, salt, kashmiri chili, cumin, garam masala
 ¼ tsp amchoor
 250 g red lentils
 600 ml water
 optional: cilantro, methi, ghee, for topping
Directions
1

To a dutch oven or heavy bottom pot add the onions with a small amount of oil and salt and allow to sweat for 5-6 minutes.

2

Add the ginger, garlic, tomato paste, and other spices to the pan and stir for 60 seconds until fragrant.

3

Add the lentils and water, stir everything together and put heat on low and allow to cook for 25-30 minutes until the lentil are soft enough to break apart with a spoon.

4

Adjust seasoning then top with ghee, cream, and/or fresh herbs.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings

Serving size