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Easy Masoor Daal

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"Fast and simple daal using red lentils."
PREP TIME  5 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 slice ginger, 1 inch piece, peeled
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 4 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

DIRECTIONS

  1. Rinse lentils thoroughly and place in a medium saucepan along with ginger, turmeric, salt and cayenne pepper. Cover with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that forms on top of the lentils. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and soupy.
  2. Meanwhile, in a microwave safe dish combine oil, dried onion and cumin seeds. Microwave on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute; be sure to brown, but not burn, onions. Stir into lentil mixture.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by NKASAM
I tempered the dal the traditional way by heating the oil in a little pan and then added fresh... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 28, 2003 by XTOMMY
Good dal recipe; however, if you soak the dal for an hour before cooking (preferably... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2003 by JOSIE
I didn't care for this much at all. I'm pretty sure it was my fault. I don't think I cooked... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2004 by LITTLECAMEL
This is so easy and tasty! I make this all the time and my husband loves it. It's a bit... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2005 by beckyjo17
I loved this recipe! I was looking for a simple lentil recipe to get me through until my next... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 26, 2006 by JESSICA1467
We really enjoyed this recipe and will have it again! It was a bit salty so next time I would... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 5, 2003 by PINGK8
This was so simple and delicious! It was great served over basmati rice. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 26, 2007 by REDHEADWHOSINGS
I added 1/4-1/2 tsp. of garamasala (got this spice at Whole Foods) to mine. Plus, a friend... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 2, 2007 by CARRIEANN23