Brown Lentil 250g

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Recipe for Brown Lentil

Spicy Brown Lentil Curry (Masoor Dal) (Serves 4)

Perfect for: Weeknight dinners, meal prep, or with rice/naan

Ingredients:

• 1 cup brown lentils (masoor dal), rinsed

• 3 cups water (or vegetable broth)

• 1 tbsp oil (or ghee)

• 1 onion, finely chopped

• 2 tomatoes, diced

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1-inch ginger, grated

• 1 green chili, slit (optional, for heat)

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• ½ tsp red chili powder (adjust to taste)

• 1 tsp garam masala

• Salt to taste

• Fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions:

1. Cook lentils:

   • In a pot, combine lentils, water, and ½ tsp turmeric. Bring to a boil, then simmer 20-25 mins until soft (no need to soak).

2. Tempering (tadka):

   • Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, then sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and green chili until golden.

   • Add tomatoes and spices (coriander, chili powder, salt). Cook until tomatoes break down (~5 mins).

3. Combine:

   • Mix the tempering into cooked lentils. Simmer 5-10 mins to blend flavors.

   • Stir in garam masala and lemon juice. Garnish with cilantro.

4. Serve hot with:

   • Basmati rice, roti, or naan.

   • A side of yogurt or pickle.

💡 Why Brown Lentils?

• Quick-cooking (no soaking needed).

• High in protein & fiber (great for plant-based diets).

• Holds shape well (unlike red lentils).