Masoor Dal
Experience the exquisite flavours of India with our authentic whole masoor dal recipe. Easy to prepare, this hearty and nutritious meal promises a culinary adventure for both novice cooks and seasoned foodies.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 40 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 200 g Masoor Dal (brown lentils, whole )
- 400 ml Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 handful Coriander (finely chopped)
- 50 g Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
Instructions
- 1
In a large pan, bring the water to a boil.
- 2
Rinse the brown lentils thoroughly then add the lentils and spices to the water, and cook for 30 minutes until lentils are tender, on low heat.
- 3
Allow to simmer until the curry has thickened to your personal preference
- 4
For the tadka in a separate pan add the butter and allow it to melt completely
- 5
Add the chopped garlic, chilli powder, and cumin seeds then sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- 6
Add the tadka to the lentil curry – tadka can also be added upon serving if preferred.
- 7
Garnish with finely chopped coriander and enjoy!