Masoor Masala (Red Lentils with Onion and Garlic)

Name: Masoor Masala (Red Lentils with Onion and Garlic)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 10.5 oz red lentils; 2.5 cup water; 2 tbsp sunflower oil; 1 large onion; 1 tsp ginger paste; 1 tsp garlic paste; 2 tomatoes; 1 tsp chili powder; 1 pinch salt; 2 tbsp fresh cilantro

A South Asian dish of lentils, tomatoes and coriander, seasoned with ginger and chilli and simmered on the stove.

35 min · Serves 4 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 15 min · Cook 20 min · 35 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Place the lentils in a large saucepan and add the water. Boil until mushy. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the onions until golden. Drain half of them with a slotted spoon and reserve in a separate bowl.
2
Add the ginger and garlic pastes to the pan and stir for a few seconds. Stir in the tomatoes and the chili powder and cook until soft.
3
Season with salt and stir in the cooked lentils. Serve hot, topped with the reserved fried onions and a sprinkling of cilantro leaves.