Masoor Dal

Red lentils are quick, cheap and full of protein. This is a weeknight dal that everybody likes.

Video and original recipe by Hebbar’s Kitchen. Our recipe below is our own home-style version, written in our own words – quantities and steps may differ from the original.

• Serves 4
• Prep 10 min
• Cook 25 min
• Vegan · gluten-free

Ingredients

• 200 g red lentils (masoor dal)
• 750 ml water
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp grated ginger
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
• ½ tsp garam masala
• Coriander

Method

1. Cook lentils with water, turmeric and salt for 15 minutes until soft.
2. Heat oil, fry cumin, then onion, ginger and garlic until golden.
3. Add tomatoes and chilli powder and cook until soft.
4. Add to the dal with garam masala, simmer 3 minutes and garnish with coriander.

Shop the ingredients

Everything you need for this recipe is in stock at Farmah’s – order online or pick it up at Annenstraße 41, Graz.