SABUT MASOOR KI DAAL

Whole brown lentils cooked in onion tomato gravy with basic Indian spices. This dal is found in most Dhabas or roadside eatries in North India.

Serves: 4 people | Prep : 15 mins | Cooking : 20 mins

Health Hack: Lentils are a power house of protein and also a very good source of cholesterol-lowering fiber. They add essential vitamins and minerals to the diet plus the fiber, folic acid and potassium in lentils all support heart health.

Fresh Ingredients

Whole masoor dal - 250gms
Turmeric powder - 2 tsp
Ginger and garlic paste - 1 tsp
Onion - 1 medium, peeled and finely chopped
Green chilli - 1, slit lengthwise
Tomatoes - 2 medium, chopped
Fresh coriander stalks - handful, finely chopped
Water - 1 litre
Salt - to taste
Ghee or vegetable oil - 3 tbsp

Spices

Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Coriander powder - 1 tsp
Kashmiri chilli powder – 1 tsp
Garam masala powder - ½ tsp

Step 1

Wash dal thoroughly in fresh water and soak in water while prepping other ingredients.

Step 2

Place the dal, ginger-garlic paste, salt, and turmeric in the pressure cooker. Add water and cook under full pressure for 7-8 minutes.

Step 3

Heat oil in a pan for tempering the dal. Fry the cumin first and then add the onions. Now fry till the onions are browned. This is an important step in making this dal as browning the onions adds flavor and enhances the taste of the dal.

Step 4

Add the tomatoes, green chili, and fry again for a few minutes until the tomatoes become soft.

Step 5

Finally, add coriander powder, Kashmiri chili powder, and mix well. Now add this mixture to the cooked dal and mix well. Simmer the dal on low or medium heat. If the dal is too thick then add some hot water to get the right consistency.

Step 6

Mash some dal with the back of your ladle or spoon at the sides of the pan to get a creamier consistency. Finally, add garam masala powder and stir. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve with any flatbread or basmati rice.