Masoor Dal Chorchori

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup masoor dal (red lentil), soaked for 30 minutes
• 2 tbsp. mustard oil
• 2 dry red chilies, broken into half
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp. kalonji (nigella seeds)
• 2 onion, chopped
• 1 tbsp. ginger, grated
• to taste salt
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. raw mustard oil
• 1 tsp. coriander leaves, chopped

Steps

1. Heat oil in a pan and temper with red chilies, bay leaves and kalonji. After it stops sizzling, add the onion and ginger and saute till light brown.
2. Add the soaked masoor dal, salt and turmeric powder and fry for 2 minutes. Add 1 and 3/4 cup water and the raw mustard oil and pressure cook for 5-6 whistles.
3. Let it stand for a while. When cool, remove the lid and serve, garnished with coriander leaves. Best had with plain steamed rice.