Vegetarian

Masoor Dal (orange lentils) is for Dinner.

Masoor Dal (orange lentils) takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Masoor Dal (orange lentils) takes 30 minutes to cook.

Masoor Dal (orange lentils) makes 8 servings.

The ingredients for Masoor Dal (orange lentils) are:

2 cups masoor dal
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup oil (less can be used if desired)
1 1/2 onions, chopped
1 head garlic, separated, chopped
1 (1-inch piece) ginger root, chopped
1 or 2 cans rotel tomatoes with green chiles
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Here is how you make Masoor Dal (orange lentils):

Rinse massor dhal thoroughly, until water is clear. In pot bring 1 quart water to boil. Add massor daal.Cook half way, about 10 to 15 minutes, add 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric and salt. As massor dhal cooks, uncovered, water will evaporate and mixture will thicken.Add more water to keep dal loose, like texture of thick cream. When dal is soft, turn off heat. Heat oil in wok. When oil is very hot, add onions and cook until tender and translucent but not browned.Add garlic and ginger. Continue to fry until onions are deep-yellow. Add remaining 1 teaspoon each garam masala and turmeric.Do not allow spices to burn. Keep stirring until mixture starts to stick. Add tomatoes and cilantro. Cook another 5-10 minutes.Pour in pot of masoor dal and simmer to blend flavors. Taste and add more salt if needed.Serving Size: Makes 8 servingsNumber of Servings: 8Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MELODY-G.

The nutritional information for Masoor Dal (orange lentils) is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 8
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 218.8

• Total Fat: 11.9 g
• Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
• Sodium: 504.8 mg
• Total Carbs: 22.2 g
• Dietary Fiber: 7.4 g
• Protein: 7.5 g

Masoor Dal (orange lentils) is Indian cuisine.

The dietary needs meet for Masoor Dal (orange lentils) is Vegan