Subj : Masoor Ki Dal (Red Lentil Dal) To : All From : Ben Collver Date : Thu Jan 08 2026 08:52 am MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Masoor Ki Dal (Red Lentil Dal) Categories: Indian, Pakistani Yield: 4 Servings 1 c Masoor dal - (red split lentils); - rinsed in several - changes of water 1 ts Kashmiri red chili powder 1/2 ts Turmeric powder 1 ts Salt; or to taste 4 tb Vegetable oil 1 sm Yellow onion; halved; - thinly sliced Preparation time: 5 minutes Cooking time: 25 minutes A fool-proof, starter masoor dal (split red lentils) recipe with a simple tadka of fried onions. Tadka (optional): Once the dal is ready, heat the vegetable oil in a small frying pan. Once the oil begins to shimmer, add the sliced onion, and fry on medium heat until it is an even golden brown, about 7 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat, and pour the fried onion with the oil over the dal. Place in a serving bowl, and serve alongside white rice. Add the lentils, and 2 cups of water to a heavy-bottomed pot. Cover with a tight-fitting lid, and bring to a quick boil over medium-high heat. Remove lid, lower to a simmer, and stir in Kashmiri red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Let the dal simmer, uncovered, over medium-low to medium heat until it has absorbed the water, about 5 to 7 minutes. In the meantime, heat 2 additional cups of water in a kettle. Use a wooden spoon to push the dal against the pot to give it a creamy consistency. Pour the hot cups of water into the pot, and stir well. Let the dal simmer for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, depending on the consistency you want. Check for salt, and adjust as needed. Recipe by Maryam Jillani Recipe FROM: MMMMM --- SBBSecho 3.23-Win32 * Origin: The Fool's Quarter, fqbbs.synchro.net (1:105/500) .