Masoor dal recipe is a simple and easy split red lentils curry. The orange masoor dal, called as split red lentils is one of the easiest dals to prepare. They do not require soaking as they get cooked very fast.
In terms of nutrition, this dal is rich in proteins, iron and folic acid. It is also rich in fiber and low in fat.
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When I need to prepare a quick dal for dinner, this is one of the recipes that I rely on since the dal takes less than 5 minutes to get cooked in the cooker and the remaining seasoning can also be done in very less time.
Now on to the recipe for orange masoor dal.
Orange Masoor Dal | Split Red Lentils Recipe
Masoor Dal recipe
Category:Main
Cuisine:North Indian
Author:Jiya Jesh
Serves:2-3
Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time:15 mins
Total Time:20 mins
an easy split red lentils curry recipe.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup orange masoor dal / split red lentils
- 1 onion medium-sized
- 2 tomatoes medium-sized
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp cumin powder / jeera powder
- 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
- Coriander leaves for garnishing
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil the cleaned and washed masoor dal along with 2 cups water till the dal turns soft.
- You could alternatively pressure cook it for 2-3 whistles.
- Meanwhile, chop onions, tomatoes and garlic finely.
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds.
- When cumin seeds crackle, add chopped onions and garlic.
- Saute till onions turn translucent.
- Now add chopped tomatoes along with salt, turmeric powder, cumin powder and red chilli powder.
- Fry till tomatoes are mashed and the raw smell of tomatoes goes.
- Now add in the boiled dal along with the water in which it was cooked.
- Once the gravy comes to a boil, add garam masala powder and mix well.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
- Orange dal is now ready to be served hot with rotis or rice.
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