Red Lentil Curry (daal)
Red Lentil Curry (daal)

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This is a rich and hearty lentil curry, great as a main meal rather than as a side dish like the more traditional Indian dhal. Don't let the ingredient list faze you, this really is an easy dish to make. Red Lentil Dal is the perfect plant-based Indian meal!

Red Lentil Curry (daal) is one of the most favored of recent trending foods on earth. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It is easy, it is quick, it tastes yummy. They are nice and they look fantastic. Red Lentil Curry (daal) is something that I’ve loved my entire life.

To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook red lentil curry (daal) using 18 ingredients and 11 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

Ingredients requirements of Red Lentil Curry (daal):
  1. Get 1 pot :
  2. Make ready 5 cup 5-6 cup of water in a pot
  3. Make ready 1 1/2 cup Red lentils (washed)
  4. Get 4 small 4-5 small curry leaves (food flavour and smell)
  5. Take 1 tsp Garlic paste
  6. Get 1 tsp Ginger paste
  7. Make ready Spices
  8. Take 1/2 tsp Chilli/ cayenne powder (for heat)
  9. Prepare 1 Whole chicken bouillon cube
  10. Take 1 tsp All spice powder (garam masala)
  11. Make ready 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
  12. Prepare 1 Salt
  13. Make ready Separate pan
  14. Prepare 1 medium Onion
  15. Make ready 3 Curry leaves
  16. Get 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
  17. Prepare 3 tbsp Olive or canola oil
  18. Get 1 Chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves to garnish

It's easy to make, flavorful, and healthy. Dal translates to lentil, but when referred to in the context of food it means a spiced Indian lentil soup. Dal can be made thick or thin, and with any kind of lentil. Quick and easy Red Lentil Curry, also known as Masoor Dal, made in the instant pot along with pot-in-pot basmati rice.

Red Lentil Curry (daal) instructions:
  1. In a pot, boil water and add in the washed red lentils when water starts boiling along with the curry leaves.
  2. Cover halfway and cook at medium until lentils are tender and they turn yellow Estimated time would be from within 15-20 minutes
  3. Add the garlic and ginger (mix well)
  4. Add in the spices and cook on medium heat for 10 minutes
  5. On a separate pan: add in the olive oil/ or your choice of oil and wait till it warms up
  6. Add in the cumin seeds and the curry leaves and fry for 25 seconds
  7. Add in the sliced onions and fry until brown (not burnt)
  8. In the pot: add in the fried onions and mix well. Turn heat up high and stir occasionally (make sure nothing sticks) for 5 minutes
  9. After 5 minutes bring the heat back to low (3) and cook for another 5 minutes until the curry thickens
  10. Serve with basmati/white/brown rice or roti (flat bread)
  11. Garnish it with cilantro when on the plate

Red curry lentils is my all-time favorite lentil recipe. Thick, creamy, saucy, and perfect as leftovers. These red curry lentils are one of my all-time favorite recipes. As is usually my vibe, we're working with very basic pantry ingredients here and simple, straightforward prep. Dal Spices- Dal is made with far less spices than most Indian curries!

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