Red Split Lentils (Masoor Dal)
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Cooking:
25 min.
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Servings per container:
6
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Ingredients for - Red Split Lentils (Masoor Dal)

1. Basmati rice - 1 cup
2. Water, divided - 4 ½ cups
3. Red lentils (masoor dal), rinsed - 1 cup
4. Finely chopped red onion (Optional) - ½ cup
5. Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
6. Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
7. Salt, or to taste - 1 teaspoon
8. Ground black pepper (Optional) - ½ teaspoon
9. Cayenne powder (Optional) - ½ teaspoon
10. Ground turmeric - ½ teaspoon
11. Broccoli florets (Optional) - 1 cup
12. Diced tomatoes (Optional) - 1 cup
13. Frozen peas (Optional) - 1 cup
14. Olive oil, or as needed - 1 tablespoon
15. Sliced mushrooms (Optional) - 1 cup
16. Peeled, finely grated fresh ginger - 1 tablespoon
17. Garlic, finely grated - 2 cloves

How to cook deliciously - Red Split Lentils (Masoor Dal)

1. Stage

Rinse rice in several changes of water and transfer to a container. Cover with water and let soak at room temperature, 15 minutes to 1 hour. Drain.

2. Stage

Combine 3 cups water with red lentils in a large pot over medium heat. Bring to a simmer, skimming any scum that collects on the surface. Stir in onion, cumin, coriander, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and turmeric. Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.

3. Stage

Stir broccoli, tomatoes, peas, and salt into the pot. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until lentils are soft, about 30 minutes more.

4. Stage

Combine drained rice with remaining 1 1/2 cup water in another pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to very low and simmer, covered with a tight-fitting lid, until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, about 20 minutes.

5. Stage

Heat oil in a small skillet over medium heat. Add mushrooms, ginger, and garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, 3 to 5 minutes. Pour over lentils; stir to distribute. Cook lentils until flavors combine, about 5 minutes. Serve lentils with rice.