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Masoor Dal (Goan Lentil Curry)

Here's how you make Masoor Dal (Goan Lentil Curry)
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 15m
  • Cook: 1h
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 28 grams coconut oil (2 tablespoons)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled mashed
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, more as needed
  • 3 teaspoons ginger root (fresh, peeled grated divided)
  • 1 teaspoon ground mustard powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground fennel powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 1 can (14 ounce) coconut milk
  • 1 cup lentils (red lentils, rinsed)
  • 6 cups baby spinach leaves, roughly chopped
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 3 1/2 cups water
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a large pot, heat the oil and stir-fry the onion, garlic and salt until the onion is golden brown (about 7-9 minutes).

  • Step 2: Stir in 2 teaspoons of the ginger, mustard powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, fennel powder and red chili flakes. Combine with the onions and garlic mixture mixing for one minute continuously.

  • Step 3: Add water, coconut milk and lentil and bring mixture to a boil.

  • Step 4: Reduce heat to simmer and allow to cook covered until mixture has broken down (35-40 minutes). Stir occasionally while this is happening.

  • Step 5: Stir in spinach and allow spinach to wilt (3-5 minutes). Remove from heat and stir in remaining ginger and lime juice. Taste and season with salt.

  • Step 6: Garnishes include shredded coconut and chopped tomatoes.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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