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Garlic Masoor Dal

Garlic Masoor Dal

Garlic Masoor Dal is a comforting and nutritious red lentil stew infused with garlic and spices, offering a velvety texture and delightful flavor. It's perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or a nourishing lunch.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 210
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Red Masoor Dal
  • 4 cups Water or Vegetable Broth
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee or Coconut Oil
  • 1 large Onion, finely chopped
  • 10-12 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1-inch Ginger, grated
  • 1-2 Green Chilies, slit lengthwise (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Red Chili Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 large Tomato, finely chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh Coriander Leaves for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice

Method
 

  1. Rinse the Dal until the water runs clear, then drain.
  2. In a large pot, combine the rinsed dal with water or broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 15-20 minutes until tender.
  3. Finely chop onion, mince garlic and ginger, and chop tomato.
  4. Heat ghee or oil in a small pan, add cumin seeds, and let them splutter.
  5. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent and lightly golden.
  6. Add garlic, ginger, and chilies, and sauté until fragrant without burning the garlic.
  7. Introduce spices and chopped tomato, cooking until the oil separates from the mixture.
  8. Add the cooked dal to the tempering mixture, combining well.
  9. Simmer for 5 minutes, and adjust consistency if needed.
  10. Stir in lemon juice and garnish with fresh coriander before serving.

Notes

Rinse the masoor dal thoroughly. Don't overcook the dal, as red lentils cook quickly. Adjust spice levels to preference.