Masoor Daal (Red Lentils)

Name: Masoor Daal (Red Lentils)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentil; 1 inch gingerroot; 0.25 tsp ground turmeric; 1 tsp salt; 0.5 tsp cayenne pepper; 4 tsp vegetable oil; 3 tbsp onions; 1 tsp cumin seed; 1 tomatoes

A South Asian dal of lentils and tomatoes, seasoned with turmeric and cayenne and simmered on the stove.

25 min · Serves 2 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min · 25 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Rinse lentils thoroughly and place in a medium saucepan along with ginger, turmeric, salt and cayenne pepper.
2
Cover with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that forms on top of the lentils.
3
Add diced tomatoes. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and soupy.
4
Meanwhile, in a small frying pan, combine oil, onion and cumin seeds. Fry on high/medium heat to brown, but do not burn onions. Stir into lentil mixture.