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Red Lentils with Onion | Masoor Dal

Red Lentils with Onion | Masoor Dal

Cost $5, save $10

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  • 30 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $5

INGREDIENTS

  • Main Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup dried red lentils
    • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
    • 🧂 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 💧 1 1/2 cups water
    • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon sugar

  • Cooking Oils and Additions

    • 5 teaspoons vegetable oil

  • Vegetables and Spices

    • 2 chili peppers
    • 🧅 1/2 onion, large chopped

STEPS

1

Wash hands with soap and water.

2

Rinse the lentils in a strainer under running water two to three times.

3

In a bowl, combine the washed lentils, 1 teaspoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.

4

Boil lentils in 1 1/2 cups water until they turn yellow and soft. Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, and sugar to the boiled lentils and mix them well.

5

In a separate pan, add rest of the oil and allow it to heat.

6

Split the chili peppers in half and add to the heated oil.

7

Add onion to the oil and stir until it starts to turn light brown.

8

Add 2 tablespoons boiled lentils (mixed with spices) into the fried onion and stir well for 1 minute.

9

Add the rest of the boiled lentil mix and stir.

10

Add 1 cup of water and allow it to boil for two minutes. Serve over white rice. Add parsley garnish if desired.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

102

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 11
    Carbs
  • 5
    Fats

💡 Use a pressure cooker to shorten cooking time for lentils.Serve with basmati rice or freshly baked naan for an authentic Indian meal.You can use yellow, green, or brown lentils as substitutions for red lentils.Adjust the spice level of the dish by modifying the quantity of chili peppers.Add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving for a fresh tangy flavor.