Red Lentils with Onion | Masoor Dal
Dal is a lentil-based dish commonly eaten in India as a part of a more complex meal. This version is an aromatic red lentil dish, flavored by turmeric, cumin...
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (139g)
107
Calories
4g
Protein
12g
Carbs
5g
Fat
4g
Fiber
2g
Sugar
201mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 1 g · Cholesterol 0 mg
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Ingredients
dried red lentils
1/2 cup
vegetable oil
1 teaspoon
salt
1/2 teaspoon
water
1 1/2 cups
turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon
cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon
sugar
1 teaspoon
vegetable oil
5 teaspoons
chili peppers
2
onion, large chopped
1/2
Instructions
- 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.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · North Dakota Food and Culture: A Taste of World Cuisine North Dakota State University Extension Service
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