Monday, February 22, 2010

INSTANT DAL



Goes very well with Rice and Roti

Serves 4

Ingredients:

Masoor dal (red linsen seeds) 200g
cumin seeds 1 tsp
red chilli powder 1 tsp
coriander powder 1 tsp
garam masala 1tsp
tomatoes 2
onion 2
garlic 2 pearls
ginger 1 inch
Ghee or Oil 1 tb sp
Lemon 1/2
salt to taste

Method:
Boil the dal with water, turmeric and salt to 3 whistles.
Make a paste of Onion, ginger, garlic and tomatoes.
Take  a pan. Add some ghee or oil, add cumin seeds and allow it to splatter.
Add the grinded  paste and fry it till the raw onion smell goes off.
Add the chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala.
Add it to the boiled dal and mix well.
Finally add the lemon juice and garnish with coriander and serve hot.

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