Home Style Masoor Dal
Home Style Masoor Dal refers to a preparation of masoor dal, also known as red or pink lentils, in a typical home-cooked style.
Ingredients
- 200 grams Pink Lentil (cleaned properly)
- 1 piece Onion (sliced)
- 1 tablespoon Garlic (chopped)
- 1 piece Tomato (chopped)
- 2 pieces Bay leaves
- 4 pieces Green chilies
- 1 tablespoon Turmeric powder
- 1 tablespoon Coriander leaves
- 3 tablespoons Mustard oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Lighten the chulha or gas stove and place the Kadai on it.
- Pour 1 tablespoon of mustard oil into a hot kadai.
- Add the lentils to the smoking oil and stir for 5 minutes.
- Add 2 cups of hot water to the lentils.
- Once the water comes to a boil, ladle out the white foam collecting along the sides of the pan.
- Add more water and cover the pan with a lid.
- Remove the lid after 5 minutes.
- Add chopped tomatoes and ½ teaspoon of turmeric powder.
- Smash the boiled lentils with a smasher. It won’t take much time or effort.
- Add water to the boiled lentils as required.
- Add sliced onion, chopped garlic, red chilies, bay leaves, and mustard oil.
- Add salt to taste and let it boil.
- After desired texture is achieved, sprinkle coriander leaves.
- Home Style Masoor Dal is ready and pour it into a bowl. Serve it hot with steamed rice, jeera or cumin rice, roti or chapati.
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Notes
- I wash and rinse the masoor dal thoroughly with cold water and let them soak for some time before cooking after removing the dirt and impurities from it. This will expedite the cooking process.
- Be careful about the amount of water added during cooking. Ideally, the proportion of masoor dal and water should be 1:2, measured in cups respectively.
- It is recommended to cook this dish in mustard oil. This will give the dish its authentic taste. However, you may use ghee or vegetable oil to make this dish as well.
- There is no golden rule for the consistency of the dish. If you want a thinner consistency, add a little bit more water and cook for a shorter time and if you want it to be thick, add less water and cook it for bit more time.
- Garnishing is not required but there is no restriction to it. You can add to the flavor and appearance of the dish with chopped fresh coriander leaves and enhance the taste by squeezing a bit of lemon juice and sprinkling some chopped onions on top.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Home Style Masoor Dal
Amount per Serving
Calories
297
Calories from Fat 99
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Sodium
882
mg
38
%
Potassium
646
mg
18
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
17
g
71
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
14
g
28
%
Vitamin A
314
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
10
mg
12
%
Calcium
49
mg
5
%
Iron
5
mg
28
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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