MASOOR KI DAL /RED GRAM DAL

Recipe for Masoor ki dal

Dals or lentils being the essential part of our daily diet are good for health. Masoor dal or red gram dal is extremely rich in fibre and proteins. It also lowers the cholesterol level. I make it a point to prepare all kinds of dals. At times I even prepare mixed dals like arhar and moong, moong and masoor, panchratni dal (arhar,moong,masoor,chana and urad),..

I would suggest having just the dal like a soup. On some days when I do not want to indulge myself in too much of cooking I go for dishes like these. They take less time to prepare and are also wholesome. I have used the whole masoor dal to add to its health value. This recipe is simple to make and very tasty.

Ingredients

• 1 cup whole masoor dal
• 2 onions (finely chopped)
• 2 green chillies (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• ¼  tsp turmeric powder
• 3 tbsp refined oil
• Salt to taste
• Coriander leaves for garnish

How to make

Soak the dal for 3 to 4 hours. Pressure cook the dal until done.

Heat oil add cumin seeds. As the cumin starts spluttering add green chillies and onions. 

Saute till the onions become translucent. Add the grated ginger. Saute for another minute.

Add the turmeric powder and mix well.

Now add the cooked dal and salt to taste. Add 1 ½ cup of water and let it simmer on low heat for 5 to 7 minutes.

Serve hot with rice, roti or chapatti.