Everyday Masoor Dal
Out of all the different varieties of Lentils, the most common one that I prepare very frequently is Masoor Dal. Now, this particular dal can be prepared in several different ways, but this Everyday EASY Masoor Dal is my go to when I need a meal to be ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup red lentils (masoor dal)
- 1 and ½ cup water
- 2 medium size tomato
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons ghee/oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 or 2 green chili
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- few curry leaves
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Wash the red lentils a few times and then place it on the pressure cooker along with the tomatoes, sliced in half or quarter. Sprinkle the turmeric and salt. Let it pressure cook for 15 minutes.
- In the meantime, prepare for the tadka by slicing the garlic, chopping the cilantro leaves. The green chili, you can either finely chop or slit in half.
- Once the dal is boiled, prepare the tadka by heating a small pan with ghee or oil. Then add the garlic, cumin seeds, green chili and curry leaves. Curry leaves will splatter, so be careful when you add.
- Once the tadka sizzles for a few seconds, switch off the heat and mix in the dry red chili powder. Give a swirl and pour it on the dal.
- Enjoy warm dal with rice and salad on the side.