Everyday Masoor Dal Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 Cup pink masoor dal
• 1 1/2 Cup water
• 2 cloves (laung)
• 1 small size tomato, finely chopped
• 2 green chilli, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon cooking salt or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 small size onion, finely chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 dried red chilli, broken into halves ((optional))
• 1/2 lemon, juiced ((optional))
• 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse and soak masoor (pink lentil) in water for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, drain water from the soaked masoor.

2. 2

   In a pressure cooker, add the rinsed dal, chopped tomato, green chilli, salt, turmeric, chilli powder, cloves, and water. Stir to combine.

3. 3

   Pressure cook over low heat for 2 whistles or 10-15 minutes until the dal is cooked.

4. 4

   Allow steam to release naturally from the pressure cooker. Once cooked, mash the dal slightly with the back of a spoon. Taste, if required add more salt or spices. Set aside.

5. 5

   Heat ghee or oil in a pan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds, chopped garlic, red chilli, and onion. Fry them till the onion becomes light golden. Turn off the heat. Pour this tempering (tadka) over the hot masoor dal.

6. 6

   Let the dal simmer for 5 minutes on low heat. Allowing flavours to meld together. Once done, turn off the heat. Garnish with chopped coriander leaves. Squeeze a wedge of lemon juice over the dal for a refreshing tangy taste.

7. 7

   Serve Masoor Dal with jeera rice or phulka.