Red Lentil Curry

Masoor dal is a flavourful, tasty, and nutritious red lentil recipe. It is a popular lentil-based curry that is extremely common across Pakistan and India. This vegan curry is full of proteins so is a perfect substitute for meat-based dishes.

It can be prepared in under an hour and is delicious comfort food for those cold, winter nights. Wonderfully aromatic and bursting with flavour, this Indian masoor dal recipe will certainly wow your taste buds!

There as so many different types of dal out there that I sometimes am at a loss at which one to make. I love every single one of them. I mean, who doesn’t love dal? Don’t answer that. I know there are many dal haters out there. Although this recipe is sure to convert your hatred.

I have several different dal recipes already from my urad dal recipe to my rajma masala recipe to my tadka dal recipe. Even if you’re not the greatest fan of masoor dal I am sure there will be one dal recipe that will be for you.

This dal recipe is made with masoor dal. In English masoor dal is known as red lentils. Like most lentils, red lentils are also one ingredient that is very healthy and nutritious.

This recipe is naturally low in calories, high in fibre and protein and it is gluten-free. This dal curry recipe is a healthy addition to any diet, and it is especially great for vegans and vegetarians as it is a great way to get your intake of protein.

There are many ways to cook masoor dal and each desi household is guaranteed to have its own way to cook this simple, yet delicious recipe. In my recipe, the lentils are cooked until tender then simmered in a spicy onion and tomato base.

This masoor dal recipe needs only basic pantry staples, so there is no need for anyone to go running back and forth to the shops.

Here are some more recipes for you to enjoy! If you like them don’t forget to rate and leave a comment.

• Tadka Dal
• Palak Chana
• Daal Mash
• Chicken Masala
• Onion Pakora

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Red Lentil Curry

by Nabeela Kauser

This masoor dal recipe, known as red lentil curry in English, is flavourful, nutritious, and delicious. Lightly spiced yet packed with flavour this dal curry recipe is perfect for any diet even if you’re a vegan or coeliac sufferers or even just trying to be healthy.

5 from 13 votes

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Prep Time 10 mins

Cook Time 45 mins

Total Time 55 mins

Course Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Servings 6

Calories 273 kcal

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Ingredients

• ▢ 300 g Lentils Masoor Dal
• ▢ 50 ml Oil
• ▢ 2 tsp Cumin Seeds Jeera
• ▢ 1 Onions
• ▢ 4 Garlic
• ▢ 2 Tomatoes
• ▢ 1 tsp Salt
• ▢ 1 tsp Chilli Powder
• ▢ 1 tsp Turmeric Powder Haldi
• ▢ 1 litre Water
• ▢ 2 Green Chillies
• ▢ Coriander

Instructions

• In a pan add the oil and heat up on medium heat until hot
• Add the cumin seeds and finely chopped garlic then sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant
• Add the finely diced onion and cook for 4-5 minutes until softened
• Add the salt, chilli powder, turmeric powder, and finely chopped green chillies then cook for 3-4 minutes
• Add the chopped tomato and cook for 3-4 minutes until soft
• As the tomatoes are cooking wash the lentils then cook for 3-4 minutes
• Add the water then mix before covering and cook for 20 minutes on medium heat until soft
• Remove lid and cook for 2-3 minutes until thickened to personal preference
• Serve with homemade chapatti and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 273kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 14gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gSodium: 459mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 17gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 514IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 5mg

Keyword Curry, Dal, Lentils, Vegan, Vegetarian

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