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Red Lentil Curry

Red lentil curry, popularly known as masoor dal, is a flavourful, nutritious, and delicious recipe. It is spiced lightly but packed with flavour, making it ideal for any diet.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 6
Calories 273 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 300 g Lentils
  • 50 ml Oil
  • 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Onions
  • 4 Garlic
  • 2 Tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 litre Water
  • 2 Green Chillies
  • Coriander

Instructions

  • In a pan add the oil and heat up on medium heat until hot
  • Add the cumin seeds and finely chopped garlic then sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
  • Add the finely diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened
  • Add the salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, and finely chopped green chillies then cook for 3-4 minutes
  • Add the chopped tomato and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft
  • As the tomatoes are cooking wash the lentils then cook for 3-4 minutes
  • Add the water then mix before covering and cook for 20 minutes on medium heat until soft
  • Remove lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened to personal preference
  • Serve with homemade chapatti 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: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 459mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 17gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 514IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 5mg
Keyword Curry, Dal, Lentils, Vegan, Vegetarian
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