Masur Dal
(from anadnab18’s recipe box)
Masoor dal is a very simple and staple dish of any Bengali family, being very rich in protein makes it a very healthy food.
Source: http://whatanindianrecipe.com/east-indian/simple-dal-recipe.html
Categories: Dal/Lentils
Ingredients
- 1. Masoor dal/Indian lentil – 2 cups
- 2. Onion – 1 (sliced)
- 3. Green peas – 1/2 cup (boiled)
- 4. Cumin seeds – 1tsp
- 5. Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
- 6. Red chillie powder – 1/2 tsp
- 7. Tomato – 1 (cut in 4 pieces)
- 8. Salt – to taste
- 9. Water – as required
- 10. Coriander leaves – for garnishing
Directions
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Wash the dal and pressure cook it with required water and salt up to approximately 3 whistles.
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Keep aside the boiled dal and then heat oil in a pan. Put the cumin seeds into the heated oil and let it splutter, now add the onions and sauté till the onion turns pinkish.
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Now add the turmeric powder and chillie powder and sauté for 2 minutes till the masala is cooked. Now add the boiled green peas and tomatoes and sauté again for 2 minutes.
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Now add the boiled dal to this and mix well. Let it come to a boil.
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Check seasoning and add more water if required. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice.