Mustard-seed dal

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4 simple steps.
One delicious result.

1. STEP 1 / 420–25 min

   Simmer lentils

   Low

   Have ready

   Lentils, water, turmeric

   1. Bring lentils, water and turmeric to a boil.
   2. Reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

   Next: Adjust texture ↓

2. STEP 2 / 41 min

   Adjust texture

   Low

   Have ready

   Salt

   1. Stir in salt.
   2. Add a little hot water if too thick and simmer 1 minute.

   SPICE MAGICBlack Mustard Seeds WholeView this spice →Next: Make tempering ↓

3. STEP 3 / 41–2 min

   Make tempering

   Medium then low

   Have ready

   Oil, mustard, curry leaves, garlic

   1. Warm oil in a small pan.
   2. Add mustard under a splatter screen.
   3. Lower heat when popping starts.
   4. Add dry curry leaves and garlic; cook 45–60 seconds.

   Next: Finish ↓

4. STEP 4 / 41 min

   Finish

   Off heat

   Have ready

   Tempering, lemon

   1. Stir tempering and lemon juice into dal off heat.