Dhaba style masoor dal

 

Red lentils promote weight loss and are very good for your digestion due to the high amounts of fiber present in this lentil. Red Lentils (Masoor Dal) is good for diabetics as it regulates the random spikes and drops in the glucose level in the blood. It is abundantly rich in proteins and minerals, which help boost various systems in your body.

Dhaba style masoor dal is easy and delicious recipe. Here we will see how to cook easily this dal.

Step by step instructions to cook

Preparation time - 15 minutes

Cook time - 30 minutes

Serve to - 5-6 person

INGREDIENTS

. 1 bowl whole masoor dal ( brown lentils) 150 gm

. 1 tsp cumin seeds

. 1 tsp mustard oil

. 1 tsp ghee

. 2 dry red chilli

. 3-4 green chillies chopped

. 1 inch crushed ginger

. A pinch of hing

. 6-7 finelly chopped garlic cloves

. 1 onion finely chopped

. 2 medium sized Tomatoes finely chopped

. 1/4 tsp turmeric powder

. 1/2 tsp coriander powder

. 1/2 tsp Red chili powder

. 1/2 tsp garam masala

. Salt as needed

. Coriander leaves to garnish/ mint leaves

. 4-5 cup water or as needed

INSTRUCTIONS

. Bring a pan on the stove at medium flame. Add masoor dal in it . Roast for 4-5 minutes. Then switch off the flame.

. Now bring pressure cooker add masoor dal ,water and salt in it on the stove. After 5-6 whistle switch off the flame.

. Now bring oil in a pan when it's start heated up then add Cumin seeds ,hing in it. Saute for seconds then add ginger in it ,after few seconds add garlic and red chilli , green chillies in it. Saute for 1-2 minutes untill garlic become golden. 

. Then add onion in it. Stir untill onions become golden. Then add all spices powder in it. Mix well. Now add chopped tomatoes in it. Stir untill tomatoes gets soft. 

. Now add cooked masoor dal in it. If water is needed we can add . Mix all ingredients well . Switch off the flame.

. Garnish with coriander leaves. Add ghee while serving. Serve with chapati ,rice and naan.