Priya Krishna's Most Basic Dal

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Dish

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Ingredients

  • cup (50g) masoor dal (orange lentils)
  • cups (360ml) water
  • ½  teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½  teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 dried chiles
  • ½  pinch red chili powder
  • ¼  cup (.15oz) chopped fresh cilantro
  • ½  pinch asafetida (optional)

Preparation

  1. Place the lentils, water, turmeric, and salt into the Anyday dish.
  2. Cook uncovered in the microwave for 17-18 minutes, or until the liquid is fully evaporated and the lentils are soft but not mushy.
  3. Let the lentils rest with the lid on for 2 minutes. Then, stir in the lime juice and set aside.
  4. While the lentils rest, place the ghee and cumin seeds in another Anyday dish or other microwave-safe glass bowl. Cover and cook for 1-2 minutes or until the seeds brown and sputter a bit.
  5. Stir in the dried chiles, red chili powder, and asafetida if using.
  6. Add the cumin seasoning to the cooked lentils and mix until fully incorporated.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

Suggestions

  • Serve it over rice of enjoy as a garnish for other dishes.

Recipe Notes

  • Find out more about Priya at priyakrishna.me
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