Masoor Dal Recipe
Masoor Dal is a popular Indian lentil dish, made from red lentils that are cooked with spices to create a hearty and comforting meal. It's nutritious, filling, and pairs well with rice or bread.
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How to Make Masoor Dal
- 1
Rinse the masoor dal thoroughly until the water runs clear.
- 2
In a pressure cooker, heat oil over medium flame. Add mustard seeds and wait until they splutter.
- 3
Add onions, garlic, and green chilies to the cooker. Sauté until onions are golden brown.
- 4
Stir in turmeric powder, coriander powder, and chili powder. Cook for a minute.
- 5
Add the rinsed masoor dal to the cooker along with salt and water.
- 6
Close the lid of the cooker and pressure cook for about 10 minutes or until the dal is soft and cooked.
- 7
Once the pressure releases naturally, open the lid and add garam masala and lemon juice. Stir well.
- 8
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Masoor Dal Ingredients List
- masoor dal (red lentils) (1 cup)
- water (3 cups)
- vegetable oil (2 tablespoons)
- mustard seeds (1 teaspoon)
- onion (1 large)
- garlic (3 cloves)
- green chilies (1)
- turmeric powder (1/2 teaspoon)
- coriander powder (1 teaspoon)
- chili powder (1 teaspoon)
- salt (to taste)
- garam masala (1/2 teaspoon)
- lemon juice (1 tablespoon)
- coriander leaves (for garnish)
