Easy Masoor Daal (Indian Red Lentils)

This masoor daal recipe brings the authentic flavor of India into your kitchen. It's a delicious combo of red lentils, onion, and spices.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 185 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 slice ginger, 1 inch piece, peeled
• 4 teaspoons dried minced onion
• 1 cup dry red lentils, rinsed and drained
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 0.25 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2.5 cups water, or as needed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place lentils, salt, cayenne pepper, turmeric, and ginger into a medium saucepan. Pour in enough water to cover lentils by 1 inch; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally and skimming off any foam that forms, until lentils are tender and soupy, 25 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

During the last minute of cooking, combine oil, dried onion, and cumin seeds in a small, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high until onion is browned, 45 seconds to 1 minute; be careful not to burn onion.

Step 3

Stir onion-oil mixture into lentils.