How to Make Masoor Dhal (Lenti Rouge, Red Lentil Curry) | Vegan | Cook With Me

red lentils

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are often cheaper and have a firmer texture.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being a healthier fat.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell pepper adds sweetness without heat.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides a similar freshness at a lower cost.

Boil the red lentils with water and 1/2 tsp turmeric.

Heat the oil and crackle the cumin seeds, red chillies and curry leaves.

Fry onions and chilli ginger and garlic paste until the raw smell is cooked out.

Add in the jeera dhania powder, garam masala and red chilli powder; mix well.

Add in 1/2 tin chopped tomatoes and cook until the oil separates.

Once the lentils have fully cooked, add in the tomato and spice paste and season with salt; mix well and simmer for 10 minutes on a low flame.

Give one final stir after this time and sprinkle the coriander into the dhal.

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