Red Lentil Curry (Daal)

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Soak and wash the red lentils thoroughly.
  2. 2Soak and wash the red lentils thoroughly.
  3. 3Soak and wash the red lentils thoroughly.
  4. 4Add 1 cup of soaked lentils to a pot with 2 1/2 cups of water.
  5. 5Add 1 cup of soaked lentils to a pot with 2 1/2 cups of water.
  6. 6Add 1 cup of soaked lentils to a pot with 2 1/2 cups of water.
  7. 7Add chopped ginger, garlic, and onion to the pot.
  8. 8Add chopped ginger, garlic, and onion to the pot.
  9. 9Add chopped ginger, garlic, and onion to the pot.
  10. 10Add turmeric, red chili flakes, and red chili powder to the pot.
  11. 11Add turmeric, red chili flakes, and red chili powder to the pot.
  12. 12Add turmeric, red chili flakes, and red chili powder to the pot.
  13. 13Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for about 20 minutes until it reaches a soupy texture.
  14. 14Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for about 20 minutes until it reaches a soupy texture.
  15. 15Bring the mixture to a boil and then simmer for about 20 minutes until it reaches a soupy texture.
  16. 16Prepare the Tarka by melting butter (or desi ghee) in a small pan.
  17. 17Prepare the Tarka by melting butter (or desi ghee) in a small pan.
  18. 18Prepare the Tarka by melting butter (or desi ghee) in a small pan.
  19. 19Add sliced onion, garlic, cumin seeds, red chili flakes, and dried red chilies to the pan and cook until fragrant and slightly browned.
  20. 20Add sliced onion, garlic, cumin seeds, red chili flakes, and dried red chilies to the pan and cook until fragrant and slightly browned.
  21. 21Add sliced onion, garlic, cumin seeds, red chili flakes, and dried red chilies to the pan and cook until fragrant and slightly browned.
  22. 22Once the lentils reach the desired consistency, pour the Tarka into the lentil pot and mix.
  23. 23Once the lentils reach the desired consistency, pour the Tarka into the lentil pot and mix.
  24. 24Once the lentils reach the desired consistency, pour the Tarka into the lentil pot and mix.
  25. 25Serve the daal over a bed of rice.
  26. 26Serve the daal over a bed of rice.
  27. 27Serve the daal over a bed of rice.
  28. 28Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  29. 29Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  30. 30Garnish with fresh cilantro.
  31. 31Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
  32. 32Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.
  33. 33Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the top.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 1 cup red lentils
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 2.5 cups water
  • ginger
  • ginger
  • ginger
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • garlic
  • onion
  • onion
  • onion
  • turmeric
  • turmeric
  • turmeric
  • red chili flakes
  • red chili flakes
  • red chili flakes
  • red chili powder
  • red chili powder
  • red chili powder
  • butter
  • butter
  • butter
  • cumin seeds
  • cumin seeds
  • cumin seeds
  • dried red chilies
  • dried red chilies
  • dried red chilies
  • fresh cilantro
  • fresh cilantro
  • fresh cilantro
  • lemon
  • lemon
  • lemon
  • rice
  • rice
  • 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.