Masoor Dal (red lentils in Indian spices) Recipe

Name: Masoor Dal (red lentils in Indian spices)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 onion; 1/2 cup red lentils; 1/4 cup corriander; 3 green chillies; 1 few curry leaves; 1 big tomato; 1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste; 1/2 raw mango; 1 1/2 tsp corriander powder; 1 1/2 tsp cumin powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/4 tsp red chilli powder; 1 1/2 tsp sambhar masala; 1 1/2 tsp mutton masala; 1 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1 salt to taste; 1 water as required; 2 tbsp oil

Servings: persons

1 onion
1/2 cup red lentils
1/4 cup corriander
3 green chillies
1 few curry leaves
1 big tomato
1/2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1/2 raw mango
1 1/2 tsp corriander powder
1 1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp red chilli powder
1 1/2 tsp sambhar masala
1 1/2 tsp mutton masala
1 1/2 tsp garam masala
1 salt to taste
1 water as required
2 tbsp oil

1
soak da lentils for 10mins in luje warm water.
2
Now in a pressure cooker heat oil.
3
add the onions saute it a bit, add ginger garlic paste, corriander power, cumin powder, turmeric, red chilli powder and mix well.
4
now add the red lentils after draining out the water.
5
mix well.if the micture starts to stick at the bottom of the cooker add a tad bit of water.saute it for half a minute.
6
now add 2 cups of water, chopped tomato, green chillies, corriander leaves, few curry leaves, chopped raw mango,mutton masala, sambhar masala, garam masala and salt as per taste.
7
cover it with the lid and give 4 whistle.
8
switch off the gas and let it rest for 10mins
9
garnish it with corriander leaves and serve hot with rice.
10
***all the indian spices can be found in any indian supermarket.
11
you can adjust the consistency of the dal according to your preference.
12
if you like it thick gravy then give 2 whistle extra

128

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 onion, 1/2 cup red lentils, 1/4 cup corriander, 3 green chillies, and more.

Yes, Masoor Dal (red lentils in Indian spices) falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Masoor Dal (red lentils in Indian spices)

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