Masoor Dal (orange lentils)
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Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 218.8
- Total Fat: 11.9 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 504.8 mg
- Total Carbs: 22.2 g
- Dietary Fiber: 7.4 g
- Protein: 7.5 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Masoor Dal (orange lentils) calories by ingredient
Introduction
Great recipe for lentils. Indian flare and pretty healthy! Great recipe for lentils. Indian flare and pretty healthy!Number of Servings: 8
Ingredients
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2 cups masoor dal
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup oil (less can be used if desired)
1 1/2 onions, chopped
1 head garlic, separated, chopped
1 (1-inch piece) ginger root, chopped
1 or 2 cans rotel tomatoes with green chiles
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
Tips
Great served over rice and with Naan!
Directions
Rinse massor dhal thoroughly, until water is clear. In pot bring 1 quart water to boil. Add massor daal.
Cook half way, about 10 to 15 minutes, add 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and salt. As massor dhal cooks, uncovered, water will evaporate and mixture will thicken.
Add more water to keep dal loose, like texture of thick cream. When dal is soft, turn off heat. Heat oil in wok. When oil is very hot, add onions and cook until tender and translucent but not browned.
Add garlic and ginger. Continue to fry until onions are deep-yellow. Add remaining 1 teaspoon each garam masala and turmeric.
Do not allow spices to burn. Keep stirring until mixture starts to stick. Add tomatoes and cilantro. Cook another 5-10 minutes.
Pour in pot of masoor dal and simmer to blend flavors. Taste and add more salt if needed.
Serving Size: Makes 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MELODY-G.
Cook half way, about 10 to 15 minutes, add 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and salt. As massor dhal cooks, uncovered, water will evaporate and mixture will thicken.
Add more water to keep dal loose, like texture of thick cream. When dal is soft, turn off heat. Heat oil in wok. When oil is very hot, add onions and cook until tender and translucent but not browned.
Add garlic and ginger. Continue to fry until onions are deep-yellow. Add remaining 1 teaspoon each garam masala and turmeric.
Do not allow spices to burn. Keep stirring until mixture starts to stick. Add tomatoes and cilantro. Cook another 5-10 minutes.
Pour in pot of masoor dal and simmer to blend flavors. Taste and add more salt if needed.
Serving Size: Makes 8 servings
Number of Servings: 8
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MELODY-G.