Masoor Dal with Paneer Curry
A comforting and nutritious red lentil (Masoor Dal) curry, cooked with tender paneer cubes in a fragrant tomato-onion base. A wholesome and protein-packed Indian dinner.
Ingredients
- Onion50 g
- Tomato50 g
- Garlic5 g
- Oil10 g
- Salt3 g
- Masoor Dal90 g
- Paneer90 g
- Ginger5 g
- Green Chili5 g
- Cumin Seeds2 g
- Turmeric Powder2 g
- Coriander Powder2 g
- Red Chili Powder1 g
- Garam Masala2 g
- Cilantro5 g
- Water200 ml
Instructions
- 1Step 1
Step 1: Rinse masoor dal thoroughly under running water. Place dal in a saucepan with 200ml water and a pinch of turmeric. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes until dal is tender and cooked through.
- 2Step 2
Step 2: While dal cooks, dice paneer into 1-inch cubes. Finely chop the onion and tomato. Mince ginger, garlic, and green chili.
- 3Step 3
Step 3: In a separate pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter (about 30 seconds).
- 4Step 4
Step 4: Add chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
- 5Step 5
Step 5: Add minced ginger, garlic, and green chili. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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