Masoor Dal Recipe

When I want to get a feel of black dal / dal makhani and to cook fast and quick... i always go for masoor dal... though there is no comparision of taste as both have their own good taste and nutrition.. but yes its a close version for me ! 

Presenting herewith masoor dal recipe. 

Preparation Time : 10 minutes 

Cooking Time :  30 minutes 

Serves  : 2 - 4 

• Ingredients : 
• 1 cup masoor dal
• 1 big onion or 2 small diced 
• 1 big tomato or 2 small diced  
• 2 -3 green chilis 
• 2-3 garlic cloves 
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder 
• 1/2 tsp cumin coriander powder 
• 1/2 tsp garam masala or rajma masala powder 
• 1/2 lemon or 1 tsp of lemon juice 
• some cumin seeds 
• salt to taste 
• sugar to taste (optional) 
• Some coriander leaves 

How to prepare :

- Wash Masoor Dal and pressure cook it with  1 and half glass of water for 2-3 whistles. 
- In a wok or a pan add oil, cumin seeds , green chilis, garlic cloves and saute on a medium flame. 
- Once the garlic cloves starts turning brown, add onion and saute till they turn pink. 
- Add tomatoes and saute again till they turn little soft. 
- Add turmeric, chili, coriander cumin and garam masala or rajma masala and 2 tsp of water and saute. Water is just so that all the dry masala do not stick to the pan. 
- Add masoor dal , salt , sugar, lemon juice and mix everything nicely and let it simmer on a medium flame for 10 minutes. 
- Decorate with coariander leaves and serve hot with rotis, parathas, rice.