Easy Masoor Daal

Name: Easy Masoor Daal
Ingredients: 1 cup red lentils; 1 slice ginger, 1 inch piece, peeled; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; 4 teaspoons vegetable oil; 4 teaspoons dried minced onion; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 cup red lentils
1 slice ginger, 1 inch piece, peeled
1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
4 teaspoons vegetable oil
4 teaspoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon cumin seeds

Directions

1

Rinse lentils thoroughly and place in a medium saucepan along with ginger, turmeric, salt and cayenne pepper. Cover with about 1 inch of water and bring to a boil. Skim off any foam that forms on top of the lentils. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and soupy.
2

Meanwhile, in a microwave safe dish combine oil, dried onion and cumin seeds. Microwave on high for 45 seconds to 1 minute; be sure to brown, but not burn, onions. Stir into lentil mixture.