Red Lentil Curry (Daal)
Directions
- 1Soak and wash the red lentils thoroughly.
- 2Add 1 cup of soaked lentils to a pot with 2 1/2 cups of water.
- 3Add chopped ginger, garlic, and onion to the pot.
- 4Add turmeric, red chili flakes, and red chili powder to the pot.
- 5Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for about 20 minutes until it reaches a soupy texture.
- 6Prepare the Tarka by melting butter (or desi ghee) in a small pan.
- 7Add sliced onion, garlic, cumin seeds, red chili flakes, and dried red chilies to the pan and cook until fragrant and slightly browned.
- 8Once the lentils reach the desired consistency, pour the Tarka into the lentil pot and mix.
- 9Serve the daal over a bed of rice.
- 10Garnish with fresh cilantro.
- 11Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils
- 2.5 cups water
- ginger
- garlic
- onion
- turmeric
- red chili flakes
- red chili powder
- butter
- cumin seeds
- dried red chilies
- fresh cilantro
- lemon
- rice
Equipment
potbowlsmall panwooden spoonspoon
Tips
- Soak and wash lentils before cooking to avoid bloating.
- The main flavor comes from Tarka, an infused butter or desi ghee.
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