Masoor Dal By Archana
Learn a simple and quick way to make home cooked fresh Masoor Dal (Red Lentil). Get the basics right with tips and information here on your one stop food guide.
Put the masoor dal in the pressure cooker
Add 1 mug of water and cook until 3 whistles are complete
For the Tadka -
Add 2 tbsp ghee
Add 1/2 tbsp mustard seeds
Add 1/2 tbsp cumin seeds
Few curry leaves
Add 1/2 tbsp turmeric powder
Add 1/4 tbsp asafoetida
Add 1/2 tbsp mix masala
Add 2 spoons grated coconut
Add the finely chopped coriander, tomato, onion and kokam
Add pounded garlic and ginger
Stir and fry the masala well
Add the cooked masoor dal
Add 1/2 cup water and simmer the dal for 5 minutes
Serve hot with a few spoons of ghee on top