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Indian Masoor Daal

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PREP TIME
5 min
COOKING TIME
30 min
TOTAL TIME
35 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Indian
Indian Masoor Daal
Ingredients
  • 1 cup dry red lentils, rinsed and drained
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 slice ginger, 1 inch piece, peeled
  • 2 1/2 cups water, or as needed
  • 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 4 teaspoons dried minced onion
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
Instructions
1
Combine the lentils, salt, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and ginger in a medium-sized saucepan. Add sufficient water to the pan to cover the lentils by approximately 2.5 centimeters, then bring the mixture to a rolling boil.
2
Reduce the heat and let it simmer, stirring occasionally and removing any scum that forms on the surface of the liquid, until the lentils become tender and have a soupy consistency, approximately 25 to 30 minutes.
3
In the final minute of cooking, combine oil, dried onion, and cumin seeds in a small microwave-safe container. Microwave on the highest setting until the onion is nicely browned, 45 seconds to 1 minute; be cautious not to overcook the onion.
4
Stir the onion-oil mixture into the lentils.