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Masoor Dal – Classic Creamy Indian Red Lentils
A classic Indian dish featuring creamy red lentils cooked with aromatic spices, perfect for a comforting meal.
Calories: 450kcal
Equipment
- 1 heavy pot for cooking the dal
Ingredients
- 50 grams Neutral oil
- 25 grams Butter or 75 g ghee instead of oil and butter
- 4 grams Whole mustard seeds
- 250 grams Onions finely chopped
- 50 grams Ginger garlic paste
- 200 grams Tomatoes fresh or canned, roughly chopped
- 5 grams Ground turmeric
- 5 grams Ground cumin
- 5 grams Ground coriander
- 5 grams Ground chili powder
- 300 grams Red lentils masoor dal
- 800 grams Vegetable stock
- 600 grams Coconut milk
- 8 grams Garam masala
- 10 grams Fine salt
- Fresh coriander for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the red lentils under cold water until the water runs clear.
- Finely chop the onions and roughly chop the tomatoes.
- Heat oil and butter in a heavy pot over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and allow them to pop.
- Add onions and cook until soft and lightly golden.
- Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook until fragrant and slightly caramelized.
- Add tomatoes, turmeric, cumin, coriander, and chili powder. Cook until the tomatoes break down and the fat begins to separate slightly from the masala.
- Add the rinsed lentils and pour in the stock. Bring to a boil, reduce to a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for approximately 15 minutes until the lentils soften and begin to break down.
- Stir in the coconut milk and continue simmering for 10–15 minutes until thick and creamy. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add garam masala and simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Season with salt and adjust consistency if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh coriander and serve with naan and raita or plain yogurt.
Notes
Serve with naan and raita or plain yogurt for a complete meal.
Nutrition
Serving: 350g | Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 20g