Whole Masoor Dal
This brown lentil curry is known as whole masoor dal. Vegan, gluten-free, and delicious, this lentil curry recipe is the definition of Indian comfort food. Serve with steamed rice or chapatti and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 200 g Whole Masoor Dal Brown lentils
- 400 ml Water
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1 handful Coriander Finely chopped
Tadka
- 50 g Butter
- 3 cloves Garlic Finely chopped
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
Instructions
- In a large pan, bring the water to a boil.
- 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.
- Allow to simmer until the curry has thickened to your personal preference
- For the tadka in a separate pan add the butter and allow it to melt completely
- Add the chopped garlic, chilli powder, and cumin seeds then sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the tadka to the lentil curry – tadka can also be added upon serving if preferred.
- Garnish with finely chopped coriander and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 161kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 5gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 687mgPotassium: 258mgFiber: 5gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 693IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 3mg
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