Spice Kissed Masoor Dal Split Red Lentils

Nutrition

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium sized pot over medium flame , add 1 tbsp peanut oil , 1 tsp garlic powder , 1 tsp ginger powder , and 1 tsp garam masala powder

2. 2

   Stir spices and oil together , allow to fry slightly

3. 3

   Add the dal and water to cover , turn the heat to high , and bring to a boil

4. 4

   Skim off foam that forms on top and discard

5. 5

   Cover and turn the heat to low

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   Allow to simmer until dal begins to fall apart and is cooked through

7. 7

   While cooking , monitor the water level

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   If it is too low , the dal will burn to the bottom of the pan , so add more water

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   If the water level is too high , uncover the pan so some will evaporate

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    When done , the dal should be a porridge consistency--not watery , but not burning to the bottom of the pot

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    Heat frozen green peas , drain excess water , and add to cooked dal

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    Taste dal and adjust salt

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    Since you have not salted the pan yet , you may need to add a few teaspoons to tablespoons of salt

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    Add slowly--you can always add more but it is hard to get rid of too much

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    Make the tadka: in a frying pan over medium heat add the butter , 1 tsp tumeric powder , 2 tsp garam masala powder , and 1 / 2 tsp red pepper flakes

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    Fry lightly until spices release their fragrance

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    Add the onion and fry for another few minutes to the softness you desire

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    Add the garlic and ginger and fry for another 2 minutes

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    Add tadka mixture to dal mixture and stir to combine

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    Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary

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    Serve spice kissed masoor dal over rice with yogurt , raita , red raw onions , cucumber , lettuce , tomatoes or other fresh vegetables of your liking

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    To read about dal , visit the wikipedia page at:

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    To read about tadka , visit the wikipedia page at: