Masoor Dal Recipe (Red Lentil Curry)

Truly a bowl of comforting Indian food. Red lentils, or masoor dal, cooked in spices and ghee. A simple red lentil curry, loved across the world (CHICKPEA CURRY).

Imagine dipping naan or toast into the dal and taking a mouthful. Or pairing it with rice and sides. Masoor dal works well as a vegetarian meal, or with chicken or mutton curry.

 

Spices elevate this Indian dal curry, making it a classic Indian dish, with the fragrance of fresh coriander leaves (SPINACH DAL). The cooking is simple, as masoor dal softens quickly without soaking.

Ingredients for Red Lentil Curry

1 ½ cups masoor dal - rinsed
6 shallots - smashed
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
Water - as needed
Salt - to taste

For Tempering
2 dried chilies - break into pieces
1 teaspoon ginger paste
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
Coriander leaves - chopped
Lime juice - to taste
2 tablespoons ghee

How to Make Masoor Dal Recipe (Red Lentil Curry)
In a pot, simmer dal, shallots, turmeric powder and salt with enough water.
Simmer to soften dal and set aside. 
In a separate pan, heat ghee. 
Add dried chilies, coriander leaves, ginger paste, garlic paste, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds. 
Quickly temper to release the aroma and without burning. 
Tip into dal mixture and season with lime juice. 
Give a good stir.