Masoor Daal Indian Red Lentils

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   Wash the lentils well , and then put them into a sauce pan

2. 2

   Add 4 - 6 cups of salted water to cover the lentils

3. 3

   Bring lentils to a boil then reduce heat , cover and allow to simmer until they are soft

4. 4

   Keep the water level above the lentils

5. 5

   While the lentils are simmering , grind the spices together then toast them over low heat in a dry saut pan until you have released their aromas

6. 6

   Set spices aside

7. 7

   Using the same saut pan , heat ghee or oil over low to medium heat

8. 8

   Add onions and saut until they are soft

9. 9

   Add garlic , saut another 3-4 minutes

10. 10

    Do not burn the onions or garlic

11. 11

    Add spice mixture

12. 12

    Continue to cook for 2 minutes

13. 13

    Once the lentils have become soft , add them and their cooking liquid to the onion and spice mixture

14. 14

    Stir and scrape up any bit from the bottom

15. 15

    Stir in lemon juice , adjust salt and continue to cook for 5 minutes

16. 16

    Just before serving add yogurt and heat through

17. 17

    Serve with a wheat flat bread such as roti

18. 18

    Prepare and add the remaining ingredients as listed: whole coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dried red pepper flakes, cardamom seed, cinnamon sticks, turmeric powder.