Masoor Dal RecipeMasoor Dal Recipe | Easy & Healthy Red Lentil Curry

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup masoor (split red lentil) dal
• 1/4 tsp haldi powder (turmeric powder)
• 1/4 tsp salt (namak)
• 1 1/2 tsp oil
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
• 1 tsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
• 1/4 cup chopped onion
• 1/4 tsp garlic (lehsun) paste
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1/4 tsp red chilli powder
• 1/4 tsp asafoetida (hing)

Steps

1. Combine the masoor dal, turmeric powder, salt and 1 cup of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
2. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
3. Add 2½ cups of water and whisk it well using a whisk till smooth. Keep aside.
4. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pan add the cumin seeds and ginger and sauté on a medium flame for few seconds.
5. Add the onion and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
6. Lower the flame add the garlic paste, garam masala, chilli powder, asafoetida and 1 tbsp water and sauté for few seconds.
7. Add the whisked dal water mixture, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minute, while stirring occasionally.
8. Switch off the flame, add the lemon juice and mix well.
9. Serve hot.