Dal RecipeEasy
Quick Red Lentil Curry
A vibrant, flavorful curry made with red masoor dal, tomatoes, and aromatic spices.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Servings
4
Ingredients
- •1 cup Masoor Dal (red lentils), rinsed
- •2½ cups water
- •1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- •1 onion, finely chopped
- •3 cloves garlic, minced
- •1 tbsp ginger, grated
- •1 tbsp curry powder
- •1 tsp cumin
- •½ tsp paprika
- •1 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- •2 tbsp vegetable oil
- •Salt to taste
- •Fresh spinach (optional)
- •Cooked rice for serving
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion until golden, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Add garlic and ginger, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 3
Stir in curry powder, cumin, and paprika. Toast spices for 30 seconds.
- 4
Add rinsed lentils, diced tomatoes, and water. Bring to a boil.
- 5
Reduce heat and simmer for 15-18 minutes until lentils are tender and breaking down.
- 6
Stir in coconut milk and fresh spinach (if using). Cook for 2 more minutes.
- 7
Season with salt. Serve over rice or with naan bread.
Pro Tips
- ✓Red lentils cook very quickly—no soaking needed
- ✓Add more water if curry becomes too thick
- ✓Customize spice level with cayenne pepper