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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 Time
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time
20
minutes
mins
Soaking Time
30
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
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.