Thursday, November 12, 2009

MASALA DAAL

MASALA DAAL

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup Split Red Lentil (Masoor Dal)
  • 5 slit Green Chilli (Hari mirch)
  • 1 tblsp chopped Coriander Leaves (Dhania Patta)
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
  • 1/2 cup grated Coconut
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds (Raai / Raee)
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seed (Jeera)
  • 2 chopped Tomato (Tamatar)
  • 1 tblsp Oil
  • 1 meduim sized sliced Onion (Pyaj)
 How to make masala dal:
  • Wash and soak the gram for 30 minutes.
  • Grind the grated coconut with a little water to a smooth paste in a blender.keep aside.
  • Fry the sliced onions till golden brown. remove and keep aside.
  • Cook the gram in a pressure cooker with just sufficient water to cook the dal until soft.
  • Remove the lid of the cooker and add the green chillies , turmeric powder tomatoes and salt. cook for 3 minutes.
  • When the tomatoes are cooked add the coconut paste. mix thoroughly.
  • Cook for a minute and remove from the flame.
  • Heat the oil in a pan. add the mustard seeds, when they crackle add the cumin seeds.
  • Fry for a few seconds over a low flame. pour over the dal.
  • Serve hot garnished with the fried onions and the chopped corriander leaves.