Masoor ki Daal

Ingredients

• 1 cup (200 g) red lentils (masoor daal)
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tomato, chopped
• For the tarka: 3 tbsp oil or ghee, 1 onion sliced, 3 garlic cloves sliced, 1 tsp cumin seeds, 3 dried red chillies, a few curry leaves (optional)
• A handful of fresh coriander and 2 green chillies, to finish

Missing something?

• No red lentils (masoor)? Use another daal (cooking time changes).
• No onion? Use spring onions, or a little onion powder (less depth).
• No tomato? Use 1 tbsp tomato paste per tomato, or 2 tbsp yogurt for tang.