Masoor Dal
A comforting, everyday red lentil stew brightened with tomato, ginger, and lemon; fragrant tempering of spices adds warm, toasty notes that lift simple pantry ingredients into a cozy meal.
1 cup red lentils
3 cup water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
3 clove garlic, minced
1 tbsp ginger, grated
1 green chili, sliced lengthwise, optional
1 tomato, medium, chopped
1 tsp turmeric
1 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp red chili powder, or to taste
1 tsp salt, adjust to taste
1 cup water, for adjusting consistency
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 tbsp ghee, optional, for finishing
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
Nutritional information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.
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