Masoor Dal

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Masoor Dal

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 tablespoon oil 15 ml, 
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 inch ginger chopped
  • 1 green chili chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1 cup whole masoor dal brown lentils
  • 2.5 cups water


INSTRUCTIONS
 
  1. Heat the pan with oil. Once it's hot, add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for few seconds.
  2. Then add the chopped ginger,  green chili and mix. Cook for 1 in til the flavour of ginger is gone. add a 1/4 teaspoon hing
  3. Add the spices- coriander powder, turmeric and garam masala. Also add the salt and mix. Cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add the rinsed whole masoor dal to the pot and toss with the masala.
  5. Then add in the water and stir. Close the pot with the lid. 
  6. Press the manual or pressure cook button and cook on high pressure for 13 to 14 minutes, with the pressure valve in sealing position. Let the pressure release naturally.
  7. Open the pot and add chopped cilantro and mix. At this point, you can also add a teaspoon of ghee for extra flavor. You can also add crushed kasuri methi or squeeze in some lemon juice.
  8. Serve whole masoor dal with rice or roti or paratha. 
  9. Stove-Top Pressure Cooker Instructions
  10. Follow all the steps as it is and then pressure cook for 5 to 6 whistles on high heat. Let the pressure release naturally. Alternatively, you can also pressure cook the dal only with salt and turmeric and water and then make a tempering/tadka in a separate pan and add to the dal. 

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