MASALA DAL


                                           


Ingredients

1 cup Masoor Dal
5 slit Green Chilli
1 tblsp chopped Coriander Leaves
1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
1/2 cup grated Coconut
Salt to taste
1 tsp Mustard Seeds
1 tsp Cumin Seed
2 chopped Tomato
1 tblsp Oil
1 meduim sized sliced Onion 

 
Method
  • 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 chopped corriander leaves.


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