Masoor dal Curry 😋

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Whoa! this was heavenly in taste! and super easy to do.

Masoor dal Curry 😋

Whoa! this was heavenly in taste! and super easy to do.

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Ingredients

45 mins
4 servings
  1. 1 tablespooncoconut oil, or a neutral-flavored oil
  2. Spices
  3. 4 clovesgarlic, minced
  4. 2 inchpiece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced or grated
  5. 2green chillies
  6. 1 teaspoonturmeric
  7. 1 teaspooncumin/cumin powder
  8. 1/2 teaspoonground coriander
  9. 1/2 teaspoonIndian red chili powder (if you only have regular chili powder, which is a blend, use 1 teaspoon)
  10. 2 teaspoongaram masala
  11. Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  12. Other
  13. 1 cup(180-190g) red lentils (Masoor dal), or split red lentils (the split variety will cook a bit quicker)
  14. 2 cups (480 mL)low-sodium vegetable broth OR Water
  15. 4tomatoes (puree) OR 1 (14 ounce) / 400g) can crushed tomatoes
  16. 1(13.5-ounce/400 mL) can coconut milk
  17. 3 tablespoonsalmond butter (preferred)/ cashew butter
  18. 1/2a small lemon, juiced
  19. 1/2 cupfresh cilantro, roughly chopped

Cooking Instructions

45 mins
  1. 1

    Rinse the lentils in cold water until the water runs clear. You can soak lentil till it is needed. this might help it cook fast.
    Grind tomatoes.

  2. 2

    Add the coconut oil to deep pan. (if using cumin seeds instead of powder, add here). Then add garlic, ginger, and green chillies and cook for 2 minutes.
    Add:
    1 tsp cumin powder
    1/2 tsp coriander
    1 tsp turmeric powder
    1/2-1 tsp chili powder
    1 tsp curry powder (optional)
    2 teaspoon garam masala
    salt, and black pepper to taste, and cook for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.

  3. 3

    Pour in the vegetable broth. Add in the lentils and the crushed tomatoes and mix well.
    (If using water instead of broth it might need a little more salt)

  4. 4

    Reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked through and have mostly softened.

  5. 5

    Remove the lid and stir in the coconut milk, almond butter, along with salt and pepper to taste Continue cooking on low heat, uncovered for 5 to 8 minutes, until the curry has thickened and is creamy.

  6. 6

    Finally, stir in the lemon juice and cilantro, and turn off the heat. Serve the curry with rice and/or roti

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