Description
Lal Masoor Dal is a popular creamy spiced dal recipe in North Indian cuisine, especially made in Punjab. This is delicious, very easy to prepare with onions, tomatoes, and few savoury spices. You can enjoy this with steamed rice or tandoori roti or naan and salad. Follow the recipe instructions to learn healthy, tasty Lal Masoor Dal.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup masoor dal/pink lentil (husked and split)
- Water as required
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
For the tempering
- 1 tablespoon desi ghee
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 1″ inch ginger, finely chopped
- 4 to 5 garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 1 medium tomato, chopped
- 1–2 green chilli, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse the dal under water 2-3 times or until water runs out clear.
- Now add the washed dal in a pressure cooker along with salt to taste, turmeric powder and 3 cups of water.
- Cook on high flame for about 1-2 whistles.
- Once cooked, turn off the heat.
- Allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Meanwhile chop the onions, garlic, ginger and tomatoes.
- Once the pressure releases, blend the dal well with the help of a ladle.
- If required, add hot water to get thin consistency.
For the tempering
- Heat the ghee in a small tadka pan.
- Once hot, add the cumin seeds.
- Let the cumin seeds crackle and then add the chopped onions, garlic and ginger.
- Saute for a few seconds till the raw aroma goes away and garlic turns brown in color. Now add the chopped tomato along with red chilli powder. Cook for about 1 minute till the tomato gets mushy .
- The tadka is ready to pour on top of the cooked daal.
- Garnish it with freshly chopped coriander. Keep covered till served.
- Masoor dal is ready to be served with rice, naan, papad and salad.
Notes
- You can also make the dal in a heavy bottomed pot too. To cook the dal faster, you can just soak the dal for 30 to 40 minutes before if cooking in a pot. Adjust the quantity of water as required.
- You may add less or more of the spices and seasonings in masoor dal as per your taste preferences.
- Make sure the onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and green chilli are finely chopped. If you want, you can also use them by making a paste.
- Additionally, you can sprinkle some garam masala powder to enhance the dal taste.
- Category: Main course
- Cuisine: North Indian
Keywords: Easy Red Lentils Recipe, Dhaba Style Masoor Dal, Dal Recipe, Masoor Dal Tadka, Red Lentil Curry Recipe