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    Home » 30 Minutes Recipes » Sabut Masoor Dal Recipe – North Indian Style Whole Masoor Dal Recipe {Video}

    Last Updated: July 17, 2020 | First Published on: November 19, 2015

    Sabut Masoor Dal Recipe – North Indian Style Whole Masoor Dal Recipe {Video}

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    a cup of north Indian style whole masoor dal or brown lentils with some rotis or Indian flatbreads

    Whole Masoor Dal or Sabut Masoor Dal Recipe is an easy and healthy North Indian style side dish recipe for rice or roti. This dal is very easy and quick to make and perfect for everyday cooking.

    Few More Dal Recipes on the blog:

    • Gujarati Lachko Dal
    • Moong Dal Tadka
    • Dal Chenchki
    • Gujarati Dal
    • Dosakaya Pappu
    • Tomato Dal
    • Gongura Pappu

    North Indian Style Sabut Masoor Dal Recipe:

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    Whole Masoor Dal Recipe - Sabut Masoor Dal Recipe

    How to Make Sabut Masoor Dal Recipe - North Indian style dal made with brown lentils, tomatoes and spices.
    Prep Time5 mins
    Cook Time20 mins
    Soaking Time30 mins
    Total Time25 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: North Indian
    Servings: 2
    Author: Hari Chandana Ponnaluri

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup Whole Masoor Dal / Brown Lentils
    • 1.5 cups Water
    • 2 small Tomatoes chopped
    • 1 medium Onion
    • ½ tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
    • ½ tsp Cumin Seeds
    • ¼ - ½ tsp Garam Masala
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder
    • 1 - 2 Green Chilli
    • ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder or as needed
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 - 2 tbsp Oil
    • A big pinch of Kasoori Methi
    • 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

    Instructions

    • Rinse the whole masoor dal and soak for 20 – 30 minutes.
    • Pressure cook the soaked the dal with 1.5 cups of water for 3 – 4 whistles.
    • Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
    • Add the chopped onion and slit green chilli and saute till golden brown color.
    • Then add the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell of the garlic disappears.
    • Now add the chopped tomatoes and fry until tomatoes are soft.
    • Then add the cooked dal, turmeric powder, garam masala, red chilli powder and salt and mix well. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes.
    • Finally, add the crushed kasoori methi and combine well.
    • serve hot with rice or roti.

    Notes

    You can also use ghee instead of oil.
    You can also add some Amchur Powder or Dry mango powder for the tanginess.

    How to Make Sabut Masoor Dal Recipe Video:

    How to Make Whole Masoor Dal Recipe with Step by Step Photos:

    • Wash the whole masoor dal or brown lentils and soak in water for about 30 minutes.

    • Drain the water and transfer the lentils to a pressure cooker. Add 1.5 cups of water to it and pressure cook for 3 – 4 whistles.

    • Keep the cooked dal aside.

    • Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds and let them splutter. You can also use ghee instead of oil.

    • Add the chopped onion and slit green chilli and saute till golden brown color.

    • Now add the ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell of the garlic disappears.

    • Now add the chopped tomatoes and saute until tomatoes are mushy.

    • When the tomatoes are mushy, add the cooked dal, turmeric powder, garam masala, red chilli powder and salt and mix well.

    • Add little water to get the medium thick consistency if needed.

    • Mix until well combined and let it simmer for a few minutes.

    • Crush a big pinch of kasoori methi and add it to the prepared dal.
    • Add a sprig of coriander leaves and combine well.
    • Serve hot with rice or roti.

     

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    1. Rebecca Subbiah says

      November 22, 2015 at 4:05 am

      wonderful dal recipe

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    2. Kousikasa g says

      November 30, 2015 at 3:28 am

      a really good dall recipe

      Reply
    3. Kousikasa g says

      December 03, 2015 at 10:03 am

      REALLY GOOD

      Reply

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