Easy Masoor Daal

This recipe brings the authentic flavor of India into your kitchen. It's a delicious combination of red lentils (masoor daal), ginger, turmeric, cayenne pepper, onion and cumin. Serve over plain or spiced rice.

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

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup red lentils
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
• 4 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 1 slice ginger, 1 inch piece, peeled
• 4 teaspoons dried minced onion

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse lentils thoroughly and place in a medium saucepan along with ginger, turmeric, salt and cayenne pepper. Cover with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that forms on top of the lentils. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and soupy.

Step 2

Meanwhile, in a microwave safe dish combine oil, dried onion and cumin seeds. Microwave on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute; be sure to brown, but not burn, onions. Stir into lentil mixture.