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Masurir Dal

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A classic Bengali dish featuring smooth, pureed red lentils seasoned with turmeric and a sweet-savory balance. The dal is topped with a rich tempering of caramelized onions, dried chiles, and kalonji seeds for deep, aromatic flavor. Finished with fresh lemon juice and cilantro, this dish is comforting, gluten-free, and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4
Calories: 522.3
Dietary: Gluten-free
Description
A classic Bengali dish featuring smooth, pureed red lentils seasoned with turmeric and a sweet-savory balance. The dal is topped with a rich tempering of caramelized onions, dried chiles, and kalonji seeds for deep, aromatic flavor. Finished with fresh lemon juice and cilantro, this dish is comforting, gluten-free, and perfect for a satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
  • 3 cup Water
  • 1 cup Red lentils
  • 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable oil
  • 2 ea Bay leaves
  • 2 ea Dried red chiles
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kalonji seeds
  • 1 cup Onion, thinly slivered
  • 1 teaspoon Green chile, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Garam masala
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon Cilantro, chopped
Directions
  1. 1
    Bring water to a boil over medium heat & add lentils.
  2. 2
    Add turmeric & simmer, covered, until the lentils are tender, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3
    They are cooked when they easily break when pressed between the thumb & index finger.
  4. 4
    Add salt & sugar.
  5. 5
    In a blender, puree until smooth.
  6. 6
    Return to the pan & keep warm.
  7. 7
    Heat oil in a skillet over medium-low heat.
  8. 8
    Fry bay leaves & red chiles until the chiles darken.
  9. 9
    Add kalonji seeds & fry a few seconds more.
  10. 10
    Add onion & fry until it darkens to a rich brown: do not allow it to burn.
  11. 11
    If you have the heat nice & low, this should take 15 to 18 minutes.
  12. 12
    Stir constantly.
  13. 13
    Stir in the green chile & pour this mixture over the pureed lentils.
  14. 14
    Simmer for another 2 to 3 minutes.
  15. 15
    Remove from the heat.
  16. 16
    Stir in the garama masala, lemon juice (or lime if you prefer) & cilantro.
  17. 17
    Garnish with lemon wedges & serve immediately.
  18. 18
    Bharti Kirchner "The Healthy Cuisine of India: Recipes from the Bengal Region"

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 522.3kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.1g19%
Saturated Fat 1.9g10%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 2450.4mg103%
Total Carbohydrate 107.2g36%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g76%
Sugars 55.1g
Protein 10.1g21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bay, blending, boiling, chile, chiles, chopped, cilantro, dal, dried, frying, garam, green, indian, juice, kalonji, leaves, lemon, lentils, main, masala
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