Khadi Masoor Dal Recipe: A Nutritious Delight for Health Enthusiasts
Khadi Masoor Dal is a versatile and nutritious ingredient that deserves a place in your kitchen. With its high protein and fiber content, along with essential vitamins and minerals, this dal offers numerous health benefits.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Khadi Masoor Dal (whole red lentils)
- 3 cups water
- 1 medium-sized onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 2 green chilies, slit
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
- Fresh cilantro leaves for garnishing
Instructions
- Rinse the Khadi Masoor Dal thoroughly under running water and soak it in water for about 30 minutes. Drain the water and set aside.
- Heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker or a deep pan over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then, add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies. Sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
- Now, add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well and cook the spices for a minute.
- Add the soaked and drained Khadi Masoor Dal to the cooker/pan and mix it with the spices.
- Pour in water and stir everything together.
- If using a pressure cooker, close the lid and cook for 5-6 whistles or until the dal is cooked and soft. If using a pan, cover it with a lid and let it simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the dal is tender.
- Once the dal is cooked, open the pressure cooker or remove the lid from the pan.
- Give the dal a good stir, and if you prefer a thicker consistency, mash some of the lentils with the back of a spoon.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.
- Serve the Khadi Masoor Dal hot with steamed rice, roti, or naan.
