🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Masoor Toor Makhani

Name: Masoor Toor Makhani
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; to taste Salt; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder; 1 cup, rinsed Red Lentils

🇮🇳 Indian

A vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Kottayam cooking — Masoor Toor Makhani brings a toor touch with a classic makhani finish. About 35 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 25 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Saltto taste
Tomato2, chopped
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp
Red Lentils1 cup, rinsed

Optional extras

Curry Leaves1 sprig
Lemon1/2

Instructions

1
Heat oil or ghee in a heavy kadhai over medium heat.
2
Add cumin or mustard seeds and let them crackle.
3
Saute onion until golden, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
4
Add tomatoes and powdered spices; cook until oil separates.
5
Add the main ingredient with a splash of water; cover and simmer.

Chef's tip

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Masoor Dal Curry | Simple and Healthy Dal Chawal Recipe | Easy Lunch Box Recipe | Red Lentil Curry · on YouTube