Masur Dal (Red Lentils with Onion)
Servings
31/2 cup each
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. In a bowl, combine the lentils, 1 teaspoon oil, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
  2. Boil lentils in 1 1/2 cups water until they turn yellow and soft, about 15-20 minutes.
  3. Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, and sugar to the boiled lentils and mix them well.
  4. In a separate pan,heat remaining oil over medium high heat.
  5. Split the chili peppers in half and add to the heated oil.
  6. Add onion to the oil and stir until it starts to turn light brown, about 7 minutes.
  7. Add 2 Tablespoons boiled lentils (mixed with spices) into the fried onion and stir well for one minute. Add the rest of the boiled lentil mix and stir.
  8. Add 1 cup of water and allow it to boil for two minutes. Serve over rice.
Recipe Notes

Serve with long grain rice and steamed vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Masur Dal (Red Lentils with Onion)
Amount Per Serving (1/2 cup eachg)
Calories 152 Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0g
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
Monounsaturated Fat 2g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 362mg 15%
Potassium 287mg 8%
Total Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Sugars 5g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin A 6%
Vitamin C 75%
Vitamin D0%
Calcium 2%
Iron 11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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