Masoor ki Daal Fry With Red chilli Tadka

 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup ..Masoor dal (red lentils)
• 2 tablespoons.. oil
• 1 teaspoon.. cumin seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon.. turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon.. red chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon.. garam masala
• 1/4 teaspoon.. hing (asafoetida)
• 1 onions.. finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes..finely chopped
• Salt to taste
• Cilantro.. for garnish

Instructions:-

1. Rinse the dal in water until the water runs clear...
2. In a pressure cooker, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook until they start to crackle...
3. Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and hing. Cook for a minute, stirring constantly...
4. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes...
5. Add the tomatoes and cook until softened and mushy, about 5 minutes...
6. Add the dal and salt to taste. Stir to combine...
7. Close the pressure cooker and cook on high heat for 3 whistles...
8. Let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes...
9. Open the pressure cooker and stir the dal. If it is too thick, add a little water...
10. Heat the oil in a small pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook until they start to crackle...
11. Add the hing and red chili powder and cook for a minute..stirring constantly...
12. Pour the Tadka over the dal and stir to combine...
13. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot with rice or roti.

Tips:-

• You can also cook the dal in a pot on the stovetop. Just bring the dal to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes.. or until the dal is soft and mushy...
• If you don't have hing, you can substitute 1/4 teaspoon of ground Asafoetida.
• You can add other vegetables to the dal, such as carrots.. potatoes..or peas.
• Serve the dal with a dollop of ghee or yogurt for an extra layer of flavor...

Enjoy..😊