Split Orange Lentil Cooked in Simple Spices (Dhuli/Malka Masoor Dal)

North Indian Vegetarian Main Course Special
Punjabi/Uttar Pradesh Cuisine

Split Orange Lentil Cooked in Simple Spices (Dhuli/Malka Masoor Dal)

Serves 2

Ingredients:

Orange Lentil (Dhuli/Malka Masoor Dal)- ¼ Cup

Onion- 1, Finely Chopped

Tomatoes- 2, Finely Chopped

For Tempering:

Mix of Extra Light Olive Oil/Olive Pomace Oil & Ghee-

Cumin Seeds (Jeera)-

Salt-

Cumin Powder-

Coriander Powder-

Turmeric Powder (Haldi)-

Red Chilli Powder-

Fresh Coriander Leaves- Finely Chopped

Method:

Wash & Soak the Dal in just enough Water to Cover the Dal

In a Pressure Pan, Heat Oil & Ghee

Add Cumin Seeds & Sauté

Add Ginger, Onion, Green Chillies & Sauté

Add Tomatoes & Mix Well

Add the Dry Masalas (Cumin Powder, Coriander Powder, Haldi, Red Chilli Powder, Salt & sprinkle little Water

With the 'Bhunno' technique, fry the Masalas

Add the Soaked Dal, Water, Cover & Cook till the Dal nicely mixes with the Masala

Serve Fresh with Steamed Rice/Phulka, Vegetable Preparation, Plain Set Curd, Salad, Papad


Tips: 

Can add Mustard Seeds (Rai) in the Tempering

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