Slow Cooker Masoor Dal

Ingredients

• For the dal:
• 1 cup whole Masoor Dal (often sold as Brown Lentils at the grocery store)
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 stick cinnamon
• 1 tsp salt
• For the vaghaar/tadka/tempering*:
• 1 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
• 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp brown mustard seeds
• few slices of a fresh red or a whole dried red chili

Instructions

1. Put all of the ingredients for the dal except the salt in the slow cooker.
2. Cook for 6-8 hours on low.
3. Stir in salt.
4. Add a “vaghaar” on the top: heat a tablespoon of vegetable oil on a pan until it shimmers, add a teaspoon of whole cumin seeds, 1/2 teaspoon brown mustard seed, a few slices of red or green chilies and toast until lightly fragrant (about 10 seconds). Pour the flavored oil and spices over the dal and serve!

Nutrition

• Calories: 140
• Carbohydrates: 20
• Protein: 8
• Fat: 3
• Saturated Fat: 2
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3
• Monounsaturated Fat: 1
• Cholesterol: 6
• Sodium: 401
• Potassium: 325
• Fiber: 10
• Sugar: 1
• Vitamin A: 67
• Vitamin C: 2
• Calcium: 30
• Iron: 3