Dairy-Free Daal Chawal (Lentil Curry with Rice)

Ingredients

• 1 cup Red lentils (masoor daal)
• 1 medium Onion
• 1 medium Tomatoes
• 1 tsp Ginger-garlic paste
• 0.5 tsp Turmeric powder
• 0.5 tsp Red chili powder
• 1 tsp Cumin seeds
• 0.5 tsp Mustard seeds
• 2 tbsp Vegetable oil
• 4 cups Water
• 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro
• 1 tsp Salt

Instructions

1. 1Rinse the red lentils in water until the water runs clear.
2. 2Heat vegetable oil in a pot over medium heat.
3. 3Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds, let them splutter.
4. 4Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
5. 5Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.
6. 6Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Cook until tomatoes soften.
7. 7Add rinsed lentils and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the lentils are soft and cooked through.
8. 8Season with salt and garnish with fresh cilantro.
9. 9Serve hot with rice.

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