Masoor dal and vegetable curry is a vegetarian dish that is popular in Indian cuisine. It is made with masoor dal (red lentils), a variety of vegetables like carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, and spinach, and a blend of spices. The lentils and vegetables are simmered together in a spicy tomato-based sauce until they are soft and tender. The dish is then typically served with rice or flatbread.
To make the curry, the red lentils are first soaked in water for a few hours before being cooked in a pot with water until they are soft and mushy. In a separate pan, the vegetables are sautéed with a blend of spices, including cumin, coriander, turmeric, and chili powder. Once the vegetables are cooked, the lentils are added to the pan and simmered with tomatoes and water until a thick, creamy sauce is formed. The spinach is then added towards the end of the cooking process to wilt into the curry.
This dish is not only flavorful and delicious, but it is also healthy and packed with protein and fiber from the lentils and vegetables. It can be customized with different vegetables depending on what you have on hand, and it makes for a satisfying and nutritious vegetarian meal.
