Ingredients

• 1/2 cup red lentils
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced or grated
• 1 in ginger, minced or grated
• 1 green chilli, minced
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp lemon juice

Directions

1. Cook the lentils in 1 1/2 cups of water, until they turn soft and mushy.

2. In a pot, heat the oil on low heat, then add the cumin seeds to fry until they crackle and change color.

3. Add the onions, turning up the heat a little, and sauté them until they start to brown.

4. Add the garlic and ginger, stirring regularly for a few seconds.

5. Turn down the heat and add the green chilli, turmeric powder, and garam masala, and stir to mix.

6. Incorporate the tomato paste and mix well, frying for another minute or so.

7. Pour in the cooked lentils and add more water if needed, to reach the desired consistency.

8. Before serving, squeeze in the lemon juice.

9. Serve with rice and/or Indian bread like roti or naan.

Sources

• https://www.vegrecipesofindia.com/masoor-dal-easy-masoor-dal/