Spiced Brown Lentils (Sabut Masoor Dal)
This authentic Pakistani lentil dish is filled with protein and fiber. It has a thick texture and an earthy, satisfying flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 1 Yellow Onion medium-size, diced
- ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
- 2 Roma Tomatoes medium-size, chopped
- 8 cloves Garlic chopped
- 1 tbsp Ginger minced
- 1 Jalapeño chopped (optional)
- 1 cup Brown Lentils washed
- 3 cups Water
- ½ tsp Turmeric
- ½ tsp Crushed Red Pepper or Chili Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- ½ tsp Cumin Powder
- 2 tsp Salt or to taste
Garnish
- Fresh Cilantro
- Lime Wedge
Instructions
- Heat a pan over medium heat. Add coconut oil, onion and cumin seeds and sauté until onions are caramelized (about 5 to 7 minutes). Sprinkle water as needed if onions are sticking to the pan.
- Add tomato, garlic, ginger, jalapeño(optional), lentils, water, turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix everything together and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low-medium and cook until lentils are softened (about 40 minutes).
- Remove from heat. Mash lentils very slightly and adjust salt to taste.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and a lime wedge. Serve hot with naan or white rice.
Notes
*Note: Spiced Brown Lentils (Sabut Masoor Dal) pairs well with coconut turmeric rice.