Whole Masoor Dal / Sabut Masoor Dal

Whole Masoor Dal / Sabut Masoor Dal

Whole masoor / Sabut Masoor dals are brown skinned lentils which are orange inside. Whole Masoor Dal is rich in fiber and proteins which is low in cholesterol. 

Whole Masoor Dal is very easy to prepare and very delicious. Whole Masoor Dal is a best combination for rotis and rice.

Ingredients:

Whole Masoor Dal - 1 Cup

Oil - 3 to 4 Tsp

Cumin Seeds - 1/2 Tsp

Asafoetida - 1 Pinch

Green Chilly - 1

Onion - 1 Medium size finely chopped

Tomato - 1 Medium size finely chopped
Green chilly - 1 finely chopped

Turmeric - 1/4 Tsp

Chilly Powder - 1/2 Tsp

Cumin and coriander powder - 1/2 Tsp

Garam Masala - 1/2 Tsp

Lemon Juice - 11/2 Tsp

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Soak whole Masoor Dal for 2 hours.

2. Pressure cook it for 2 minute.

3. In a a pan add oil and cumin seeds. When it starts sputtering ass asafoetida.

4. Add onion and finely chopped green chilly.

5. Fry onions till it turns light brown and add tomato.

6. Fry tomato till it becomes soft and mushy. Add chilly powder, cumin powder, coriander powder and turmeric.

7. Fry it for a minute.

8. Add cooked whole masoor dal.

9. If required add some water. Add salt to taste and lemon juice. Cook it till it becomes thick.

10. Serve Whole Masoor Dal / Sabut Masoor Dal with roti or rice.