Masoor Dal Makhani

Whole Masoor is one of the small and good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber from list of Indian Dals. Masoor dal or Red Lentil is very important part of vegetarian diet in Indian cuisine. Masoor is sold in all forms like with or without skin, whole or split. It is very soft and cooks quickly. This dal makhani recipe is easy to cook and the aroma is awsome.

Preparation Time: - 15 min

Cooking Time: - 30 min

Servings: - 4 persons

Ingredients:-

    1. Whole Masoor dal / red Lentils 1.5 cup

    2. Ginger finely chopped 1.5  inch piece

    3. 1 Medium size onion

    4. 4~5 cloves of garlic

    5.  Salt to taste

    6. Vegetable oil 2  tbsp

    7. Ghee 1 tbsp

    8. Tomato 1 large finely chopped

    9. Cumin seeds 1 tsp

    10. Bay leaves 2

    11. Green chillies slit 2-3

    12. Asfotida (hing) 0.5 tsp

    13. Turmeric powder 1 tsp

    14. Coriander leaves 0.25 cup

    15. Red chili powder 1 tsp (optional)

    16. Garam Masala powder 0.5 tsp

  

Preparation:-

1. Wash masoor dal/ lentil thoroughly. Take a 1.5L size pressure cooker and cook lentils with four and half cups of water, salt, ginger and tomato. I cooked for 3 whistles in my pressure cooker but you may have different timings. Idea is to cook till the lentil is properly boiled.
   

   

2. Heat oil in a kadai in medium flame, add cumin seeds and bay leaves.The photo does not have bay leaves as on the day I did take the photos I  was short of bay leaves.
   

3. When the cumin seeds crackle add garlic. After about one minute add chopped onion.

4. When they turn golden yellow add garam masala, green chili, asfotida, turmeric powder and salt.Saute` for a minute.

5. Pour the lentil and cook in low flame for about 10 min.
   

6. Add ghee and cook for a minute.

7. Put the coriander leaves and turn off the gas.
   

Now your dish is ready and I can smell the excellent aroma of the same. Serve with Roti,Naan, Parota or rice. This goes well with Jeera rice also.

As always please feel free to comment, criticize and seek if any help is required. I am all ears.