Red Lentils with Onion | Masoor Dal
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup dried red lentils
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 5 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 2 chili peppers
- 1/2 onion, large chopped
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Rinse the lentils in a strainer under running water two to three times.
- In a bowl, combine the washed lentils, 1 teaspoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Boil lentils in 1 1/2 cups water until they turn yellow and soft. Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, and sugar to the boiled lentils and mix them well.
- In a separate pan, add rest of the oil and allow it to heat.
- Split the chili peppers in half and add to the heated oil.
- Add onion to the oil and stir until it starts to turn light brown.
- Add 2 tablespoons boiled lentils (mixed with spices) into the fried onion and stir well for 1 minute.
- Add the rest of the boiled lentil mix and stir.
- Add 1 cup of water and allow it to boil for two minutes. Serve over white rice. Add parsley garnish if desired.
Nutrition
| Calories | 102 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Total Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 198 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 11 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: North Dakota Food and Culture: A Taste of World Cuisine North Dakota State University Extension Service