Red Lentil Curry
This masoor dal recipe, known as red lentil curry in English, is flavourful, nutritious, and delicious. Lightly spiced yet packed with flavour this dal curry recipe is perfect for any diet.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 45 min
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 300 g Lentils (Masoor Dal)
- 50 ml Oil
- 2 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
- 1 Onions
- 4 Garlic
- 2 Tomatoes
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
- 1 litre Water
- 2 Green Chillies
- Coriander
Instructions
- 1
In a pan add the oil and heat up on medium heat until hot
- 2
Add the cumin seeds and finely chopped garlic then sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
- 3
Add the finely diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened
- 4
Add the salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, and finely chopped green chillies then cook for 3-4 minutes
- 5
Add the chopped tomato and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft
- 6
As the tomatoes are cooking wash the lentils then cook for 3-4 minutes
- 7
Add the water then mix before covering and cook for 20 minutes on medium heat until soft
- 8
Remove lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened to personal preference
- 9
Serve with homemade chapatti and enjoy!