MASOOR DAL

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Make and share this Masoor Dal recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Zeke Koch

Categories     Lentil

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup red lentil (rinsed and drained)
1 slice fresh ginger (quarter sized slice)
1 teaspoon ground turmeric
4 cups water
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 pinch asafoetida powder
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
2 whole dried hot peppers
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Bring dal to boil in a large stock pot with 4 cups water and bring to a boil.
  • When it comes to a boil, there will be a gray surface scum.
  • Skim this away and then add the ginger and turmeric.
  • Turn the heat low and simmer partially covered for 1 hour.
  • When done, a thick puree settles on the bottom.
  • Make sure you stir the dal several times in the last 15 minutes.
  • Heat the oil in a small skillet and when it smokes add the pinch of asafetida.
  • One second later, add the cumin and peppers.
  • Cook until the peppers until both sides turn dark (a few seconds).
  • Pour the oil spice mixture into the dal with the salt and stir for 1 minute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.9, Fat 8, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 590.9, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 12.2

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