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Peyaj Mushuri Dal

Kankana Saxena
Peyaj Mushuri Dal is a classic Bengali dal/dahl. It is mild on the tummy and gets a hint of sweetness from the caramelized onion. With just 5 INGREDIENTS, this masoor dal is a hearty starter to a Bengali meal, often paired with some crispy fried veggies or fish.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Indian
Calories 538 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • Split red lentil - 1 cup
  • Oil - 1 tablepsoon
  • 1 medium size onion
  • Nigella seeds - 1 teapsoon
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 3 fresh green chili
  • finely chopped cilantro leaves
  • fresh lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Put the washed lentil in a pan along with 2 cups of water plus ½ teaspoon salt. Bring it to boil at high heat then simmer for 15 to 20 minutes in medium heat.
    mushuri dal step 01
  • While the lentil is boiling, place a wok or another pan at medium heat. Pour the oil and heat it up.
    mushuri dal step 02
  • Scatter the nigella seeds and let it sizzle for couple seconds.
    mushuri dal step 03
  • Tumble the sliced red onion to the hot oil. Sprinkle rest of the salt, turmeric and sugar. Keep stirring and cooking until the onion is golden brown.
    mushuri dal step 04
  • Then pour the boiled lentils to the caramelized onion and give it a stir. If you prefer the consistency of the dal much thinner add some water. Check for salt too, if it's not enough, sprinkle some salt.
  • Finally drop the green chili (just slit it half or trim the edge) finely chopped cilantro and simmer for 5 minutes.
    mushuri dal step 05
  • Serve warm with rice.

Notes

To prepare the Peyaj Mushuri Dal in Electric Pressure Cooker:

Cook the onion in saute mode along with nigella seeds, salt and turmeric. Then scatter the red lentil along with water and pressure cook it until cooked. Finally add the green chili and cilantro leaves. Serve warm. 

Nutrition

Serving: 4gCalories: 538kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 32gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 76mgSodium: 2011mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8g
Keyword bengali recipe, daal, Lentils, Peyaj Maushuri Dal