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Ingredients
| red lentils: 1 cup |
| ginger (1 inch//peeled) |
| ground turmeric: 1/4 tsp |
| salt: 1 tsp |
| cayenne pepper: 1/2 tsp (to taste) |
| vegetable oil: 4 tsp |
| onions (chopped): 3 Tbl (minced) |
| cumin seed (whole): 1 tsp |
| red tomatoes: 1 (diced) |
Easy Masoor Daal (Red Lentils)
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Prep Time
5 min -
Cook Time
20 min -
Servings
2 serving(s)
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- 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.
- Add diced tomatoes.
- Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and soupy.
- Meanwhile, in a small frying pan, combine oil, onion and cumin seeds.
- Fry on high/medium heat to brown, but do not burn onions.
- Stir into lentil mixture.