Masoor Dal

Masoor Amati in Marathi


Ingredients:
1/2 cup Masoor (Red Lentils)
1 Tomato, chopped
2-3 Garlic cloves, crushed
2 tbsp scraped coconut
2 tbsp Cilantro, finely chopped
1 tsp Cumin powder
2 tsp Goda Masala
1 tbsp Jaggery
2 Kokum
For Tempering: 2 tsp Oil, 1/4 tsp Mustard seeds, 1/4 tsp Cumin, Pinch of Asafoetida, 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Red Chili Powder, 2 to 3 Curry leaves
Salt to taste

Method:
1) Roast Red lentils over medium heat for about 15 to 20 minutes. Let it cool down.
2) Pressure cook Red Lentils to 3 to 4 whistles.
3) Heat 2 tsp Oil in a wok. Add Mustard seeds, Cumin, Asafoetida, Turmeric, Red Chili Powder and curry leaves. Saute for 5 seconds and add crushed Garlic and coconut. saute for a minute and add add chopped tomato. saute till tomato becomes mushy.
4) Mash cooked lentils a little bit and add it to the wok. Add 1 cup or more water to get desire consistency. Let the dal boil for 2 minutes.
5) Add Kokum, Goda masala, salt and Jaggery. Give a nice stir and let it boil over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes. Garnish with Cilantro. Serve with hot White rice.

Note:
1) If you don't want the sweetness, skip Jaggery. Also, you can substitute Goda Masala with Curry Masala or Garam Masala.

Labels:
Lentil Soup, Healthy Winter soup, Red Lentil Soup