Masur Dal (Lentils)
Yield
4 servingsPrep
15 minCook
20 minReady
35 minLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
moong dal
yellow, or masur pink |
* |
| 3 ½ | cups |
water
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
turmeric
|
|
| 1 | small |
onions
|
|
| 2 | Cloves |
garlic
|
*
|
| 1 | inch |
ginger
|
*
|
| 1 | small |
onions
|
|
| 1 | x |
ghee (clarified butter)
|
*
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
cumin seeds
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
moong dal
yellow, or masur pink |
* |
| 828 | ml |
water
|
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | x |
black pepper
to taste |
*
|
| 1.3 | ml |
turmeric
|
|
| 1 | small |
onions
|
|
| 2 | Cloves |
garlic
|
*
|
| 1 | inch |
ginger
|
*
|
| 1 | small |
onions
|
|
| 1 | x |
ghee (clarified butter)
|
*
|
| 5 | ml |
cumin seeds
|
|
Directions
Wash the dal and drain it.
Boil water and add the dal, salt, pepper, turmeric, finely chopped ginger, and garlic. Cover the pot and simmer for 20 minutes.
When done, heat the ghee, add the cumin and fry until golden brown. Add thinly sliced onions. Fry until crisp and brown. May add paprika and finely chopped tomatoes to the above for color-- Pour over the dal and serve.
