Mixed Masala Dal

published by mdkshareef on Feb 23, 2011

In my opinion dal is an important part of vegetarian diet. As far as possible, I try to include atleast one type of dal or lentil in our diet everyday.

Cooking time 25-30 minutes. serves 4-6.

Ingredients:

Basmati rice                     -       3 cups

Green gram dal                -       ½ cup

Masoor dal (pink)             -       ½ cup

Water                              -       1½ cup

Turmeric powder              -       ½ tsp

Chilli powder                    -       ¾ tsp

Garam masala powder     -       ¾ tsp

Coriander powder            -       1½ tsp

Green chillies                   -       2 nos

Salt                                  -       to taste

Seasoning:

Oil                                    -       2 tbsp

Onions                             -       2 (chopped finely)

Curry leaves                    -       few

(or)

Kasoori methi                   -       2 tsp

Mustard                            -       1 tsp

Cumin                              -       ½ tsp

Method:

Clean the dals and place in dish pan with all the ingredients up to green chillies and cook. Mean while heat oil In a “Kadai. Add mustard and cumin and when they crack, add onion and fry till brown. Add curry leaves or kasoori methi and remove from fire. Just before serving, mash the cooked dal and add to the prepared seasoning. Add salt and enough water to give the required consistency. Place on fire and boil for 2 minutes. Serve garnished with lime juice and coriander leaves.

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2 Responses so far | Have Your Say!

  1. # 1 by CHIPMUNK
    February 23rd, 2011 at 7:25 am #

    well presented great share

  2. # 2 by Kristie Claar
    October 15th, 2011 at 12:41 pm #

    good share

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