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Masoor Daal (Lentils)

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Recipe

Ingredients

  • 1 cup lentils
  • 1 medium onion, sliced
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
  • 1 green chili

Directions

  1. Wash and boil lentils in 2 1/2 cups of water. Mash the lentils when completely done.
  2. Heat 3 tablespoons of oil. Roast cumin seeds until red. Add the sliced onions and fry until golden brown. Pour the mashed lentils into the wok and add turmeric powder, salt, and green chili.
  3. Let the lentils simmer for at least 10 to 15 minutes. The more you simmer, the better it tastes.