Masoor Dal Recipe

This easy and flavorful Masoor Dal recipe is the perfect comfort dish that is hearty and warming. It is made with red lentils that are cooked in a well-seasoned broth until soft and thick.

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Course: Entrée, Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: masoor dal recipe

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 341kcal

Equipment

1 saucepan

Ingredients

1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 small onion finely chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 inch ginger grated
1 small tomato chopped
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 cup Masoor dal sorted, washed and drained
1 cup coconut milk
2 cups vegetable broth
1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 cup cilantro chopped

Instructions

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until soft, about 2 minutes. Stir in garlic and ginger, and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and cook for about 1 minute.
Add turmeric, coriander, and cumin and cook until fragrant, while stirring constantly. Stir in the masoor dal, coconut milk, and vegetable broth, and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the masoor dal is tender. Add cayenne pepper, salt, and cilantro and stir. Cook for 2 more minutes, and serve with rice.

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