Masurdal with yogurt

Votes: 3

Time: 40 min.
Complexity: easily
Servings: 4

Nutritional value per serving:

Calories 440, total fat 11 G., saturated fats 1 G., proteins 20 G., carbohydrates 67 G., fiber 10 G., cholesterol 2 mg, sodium 474 mg, sugar 4 G.

A thick Indian soup, masur dal, is made with red lentils. They cook quickly and are very economical, making them perfect for weeknight dinners. In this recipe, the lentils are simmered with spices, including onion, ginger, garlic, and aromatic herbs. Serve with natural yogurt, hot chili peppers, and naan bread.

The recipes use measuring containers with the following volumes:
1 glass (st.) - 250 ml.
3/4 cup (st.) - 180 ml.
2/3 cup (st.) - 160 ml.
1/2 cup (st.) - 125 ml.
1/3 cup (st.) - 80 ml.
1/4 cup (st.) - 60 ml.
1 tablespoon (tbsp) - 15 ml.
1 teaspoon (tsp) - 5 ml.
1/5 teaspoon (tsp) - 1 ml.

Ingredients for the recipe:

2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
1 small onion, diced
2 tomatoes, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tbsp finely chopped ginger root
1 tbsp. l. Madras curry
1 and 1/4 cups dry red lentils
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1/3 cup fresh cilantro, torn
1-2 thinly sliced Fresno peppers, optional
2 naan breads, cut in half and warmed

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Cooking the dish according to the recipe:

Heat vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, tomatoes, and a large pinch of salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion and tomatoes are softened and the excess liquid has evaporated, 7-9 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and curry powder and cook, stirring, until softened, 3 minutes.
Add the lentils and stir to coat with the tomato mixture. Add 3.5 cups water and 0.5 teaspoon salt and bring to a boil. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent burning, until the lentils are tender and tender, 12-15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste; if the mixture becomes too thick, add 1/4 cup water at a time to thin it.