Dal Recipes

Masoor ( split red lentil) Dal

Serving – 2

Ingredients:
Masoor Dal (split red lentil ) , soaked – 1 / 2 cup
Oil – 2 Tablespoons
Cumin seeds – 1 / 2 Teaspoon
Hing ( asafoetida) – 1 / 4 Teaspoon
Curry Leaves – 4 to 5
Ginger paste – 1 / 2 Teaspoon
Garlic paste – 1 Teaspoon
Onion , chopped – 1 medium
Tomato , chopped – 1 Medium
Red chilly powder – 1 / 2 Teaspoon
Turmeric powder – 1 / 2 Teaspoon
Coriander powder – 1 / 4 Teaspoon
Cumin powder – 1 /4 Teaspoon
Salt to taste
Mint leave – For garnishing
Method :
Soak masoor dal for 1 to 2 hour , presser cook with 1 cup of water for 3 to 4 whistle.
Heat oil in kadai , add cumin seeds , curry leaves , hing , onion and mix well , add ginger paste , garlic paste , saute for 2 to 3 minutes . add tomatoes , salt and cook till tomato become soft .
Add red chilly powder, turmeric powder ,coriander powder , cumin powder and mix well . add boiled masoor dal and mix well . if required add water . Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

Garnish with mint leave and serve hot .