Masoor Daal: Nutritious Indian Lentil

Indian daal is a wholesome and satisfying way to enjoy a nutritional boost. Simply Bhonu offers a variety of easy recipes and products to help you bring this nutritious Indian dish to your table. Restaurant-style Daal Tadka, made using toor lentils, also known as split pigeon peas, is a great example of a meal that is both delicious and nourishing.

Our ready-to-use Dhansak Stew Single-Use Meal Packs for making this comforting lentil stew serve four to six people and provide all the flavors while still allowing room for creativity. You can easily customize this dish by adding your preferred lentils, vegetables, and optionally, meat.

Today’s recipe is one of my personal favorites from my childhood meals, masoor daal. Masoor is a brown lentil in its whole form, while the split version is commonly known as red lentils, which are lighter and easier to digest. For this recipe, I recommend using whole brown masoor lentils or, alternately, whole green moong lentils.

One of the best things about whole lentils is that they leave you feeling satisfied without needing to consume large portions. Pair this dish with fragrant rice or pulao, along with a side salad or a condiment such as raita or our Lagan nu Achar, and you have a complete family meal.

The best part, if you are focusing on increasing protein and dietary fiber in your meals, is that one cup of cooked lentils provides approximately 18 g of protein and roughly 15 g of dietary fiber, making this dish both nutritious and filling.

Personally, I love a bowl of these lentils with a dollop of plain yogurt and a drizzle of homemade chili crisp!

Now, on to the recipe.