मसूर दाल बनाने की विधि (Masoor dal recipe)

Masoor Dal Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup masoor dal (red lentils)
• 4 cups water
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 dried red chili
• 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
• 1 teaspoon chopped green chili
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

Instructions:

1. Rinse the lentils: Rinse the masoor dal thoroughly under running water to remove any impurities.
2. Pressure Cook: Add the rinsed dal to a pressure cooker with 4 cups of water, turmeric powder, and salt. Pressure cook for 2-3 whistles or until the lentils are soft and mushy.
3. Tempering: Heat ghee or oil in a small pan. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and dried red chili. Once they splutter, add asafoetida and chopped green chili.
4. Combine: Pour the tempered spices over the cooked dal and mix well.
5. Serve: Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with rice, roti, or naan.

Tips:

• For a creamier texture, you can mash the dal slightly after cooking.
• You can adjust the spice level to your preference by adding more or less red chili powder.
• For a richer flavor, you can add a teaspoon of ghee to the dal while serving.
• You can also add vegetables like spinach or carrots to the dal for added nutrition.

Enjoy this simple and delicious lentil dish!