Masoor Dal (Red Lentil Curry)

Masoor dal is a popular lentil curry recipe from the Indian sub-continent made with red lentils (also known as masoor dal) and a tempering of sliced onion and garlic. This dal recipe is super easy to make, and can be ready in less than 30 minutes. Dal (also spelled dhal or daal) is a staple food across the Indian sub-continent, in both India and Pakistan. The word dal translates to lentils, and it can mean the raw product as well as the cooked lentil preparation. The term is generally used for the entire category of lentils, with specific names being assigned to every lentil curry depending on the type of lentil used, as well as the way it is prepared.