Masoor Dal

Ingredients

• •¾ cup whole / split masoor (red lentils)
• •1 small onion, 1 small tomato
• •1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• •¼ tsp turmeric, ½ tsp red chilli, ¼ tsp garam masala
• •1 tsp oil, ½ tsp cumin, salt
• •Coriander, lemon

Method

1. 1

   Pressure-cook masoor with 2.5 cups water, turmeric and salt (3 whistles).

2. 2

   Heat oil, splutter cumin. Add onion and sauté till light brown.

3. 3

   Add ginger-garlic paste and cook 1 min. Add tomato and cook till soft.

4. 4

   Add red chilli, garam masala and the cooked dal.

5. 5

   Simmer 5 min and adjust consistency.

6. 6

   Finish with coriander and lemon. Serve with roti or jeera rice.