Name: Red Lentil Dal Recipe | Masoor Dal
Prep time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons Oil/ghee; 1 Onion; 1 tablespoon Crushed Garlic; 1 tablespoon Ginger paste; 2-3 teaspoons Curry powder; 3 Tomatoes (diced); 1 1/3 cup Red lentils/orange lentils; 4 cups 960ml Water/stock; Coriander (chopped); Salt to taste; Pepper to taste

Red Lentil Dal Recipe | Masoor Dal

By David | Published: Oct 26, 2022 | Updated: Nov 03, 2024

4.50 from 9 votes

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This red lentil dal (also known as masoor dal) is the perfect vegan comfort food. This Indian lentil curry is rich, spicy, flavorful, creamy and super delicious. Red/orange dahl is one of the easiest recipes you can find. If you are looking for healthy and vegan dish, you’ve come to the right place.

A ceramic bowl filled with a dish of yellow lentil curry. The curry appears thick and hearty, with visible pieces of lentils, tomatoes, and herbs, creating a textured and colorful appearance.

Red Lentil Dal Recipe | Masoor Dal

4.50 from 9 votes

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Prep Time 35

WORK TIME 10

DIFFICULTY Easy

Cuisine Indian

Servings yields

Ingredients

2 tablespoons Oil/ghee
1 Onion
1 tablespoon Crushed Garlic
1 tablespoon Ginger paste
2-3 teaspoons Curry powder
3 Tomatoes diced
1 ⅓ cup Red lentils/orange lentils
4 cups 960ml Water/stock
Coriander chopped
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste

Instructions

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DIRECTIONS
1. Rinse the lentil and set aside.
2. In a large pan, heat oil or ghee. Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add crushed garlic, ginger paste and curry powder. Cook for 1-2 minutes.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
4. Add rinsed lentil, water/vegetable stock, salt, pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low heat, cover and cook for about 25 minutes. Open the lid every 4-5 minutes and stir.
5. Turn the heat off, add chopped coriander and stir well.
6. Serve!