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Red Lentil Dal
Red Lentil Dal
Ingredients
1 cup split red lentils (masoor dal)
washed and soaked for 20-30 minutes
1/4 tsp. fenugreek seeds
1 small tomato finely chopped
1 flake garlic, crushed
1 stalk curry leaves
1/2 lemon juice, extracted
1 tbsp. coriander leaves finely chopped
2 green chillies, halved
1 tsp. red chilli powder
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
1/4 tsp. coriander seed powder
1/4 tsp. garam masala powder
1/4 tsp. cumin powder
1/2 tsp. each cumin & mustard seeds
2-3 pinches asafetida powder
salt to taste
2 tbsp. ghee or oil
Method
Put 1 litre water to boil in a deep vessel. Add washed, drained,
dal and fenugreek seeds.
Cover and simmer for one hour, or till dal is mushy.
Or pressure cook for 3-4 whistles, till soft. Heat ghee in a pan,
add seeds, asafetida, allow
to splutter.
Add garlic, curry leaves, tomatoes, stir. Add all dry masala powders,
salt, and 2 tbsp.
water.
Stir and cook for a few seconds. Add cooked dal, stir and bring
to a boil. Cover and
simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Take off fire, add lemon juice. Stir well, add coriander leaves.
Serve hot with steamed or
jeera rice.
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