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.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 45 minutes mins
Total Time 55 minutes mins
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 6
Calories 273 kcal
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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!
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Calories: 273 kcal Carbohydrates: 36 g Protein: 14 g Fat: 9 g Saturated Fat: 1 g Trans Fat: 0.03 g Sodium: 459 mg Potassium: 640 mg Fibre: 17 g Sugar: 3 g Vitamin A: 514 IU Vitamin C: 12 mg Calcium: 54 mg Iron: 5 mg
Keyword Curry, Dal, Food, Healthy, Lentils, Recipe, Vegan, Vegetarian