How to Prepare Perfect Red Lentil Curry (daal)

Red Lentil Curry (daal). A creamy Red Lentil Dahl which is comforting, hearty, flavorful, and delicious. The recipe is vegan, gluten-free, healthy, and easy to make. Masoor tadka dal is a delicious Indian lentil curry made with red lentils.

The BEST Red Lentil Dahl (dhal, dal, daal)! Dal (sometimes spelled 'dhal', 'dahl' or 'daal') is one of my very favorite Indian dishes because of how quickly it is made. This masoor dal recipe (red lentil curry) is a curry lover's dream, with nutty red lentils, hearty potatoes and lots of curry seasoning. You can cook Red Lentil Curry (daal) using 18 ingredients and 11 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Red Lentil Curry (daal)

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

So easy to spice it up! Quick and easy Red Lentil Curry, also known as Masoor Dal, made in the instant pot and stovetop. If you want a quick and satisfying vegan dinner for weeknights, you have come to the right place. This lentil dhal recipe happened accidentally while I was trying to make the squash lentil curry, so it was like two for the price of one!

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.

I've always been a sucker for time savers and extra food. I bought red lentils, thinking they would look better in my squash lentil curry. 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. This dish is great served with basmati rice.

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