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Masoor Biryani ( Zero Oil Dal-chawal Recipe)


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Masoor spells iron shakti, which is very important to build hemoglobin levels and ward off fatigue and tiredness. Make the basic milk rice in advance to save on time and efforts. I have added apricots and raisins to the masoor masala to make it more interesting.

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Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients


For The Masala Masoor
1/2 cup masoor (whole red lentil) , soaked for 1 to 2 hours
1/2 cup chopped onions
3 tbsp red paste
1/2 cup potato cubes
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
2 dried apricots (kummani / jardalu) , soaked and
1 tbsp chopped raisins (kismis)
salt to taste

Other Ingredients
2 1/2 cups milk rice
2 tbsp low fat milk (99.9% fat-free , readily available in the market)
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania) for garnishing

Method
For the masala masoor
  1. Wash and drain the masoor. Keep aside.
  2. Heat a pressure cooker on a medium flame and when hot, add the onions and dry roast till they turn brown in colour. Sprinkle a little water if they start burning.
  3. Add the red paste and dry roast for a few more seconds stirring continuously.
  4. Add the potatoes, tomatoes, apricots, raisins, masoor, salt and 1¼ cups water and pressure cook for 1 whistle. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  5. If the masoor is watery, remove from the pressure cooker and simmer in a non-sick pan till little moisture evaporates and the mixture becomes semi-dry. Keep aside.

How to proceed
  1. Divide the milk rice into 2 equal portions and keep aside.
  2. Put the milk at the bottom of a glass baking tray and spread one portion of the milk rice in an even layer. Spread the masala masoor over it.
  3. Spread the remaining milk rice over the masala masoor in an even layer.
  4. Cover with an aluminium foil and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes or microwave on high for 2 minutes. Ensure you do not use aluminium foil while microwaving, as it may cause a spark. Cover with a microweable lid instead.
  5. Serve hot garnished with coriander.
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Anya2012, June 28, 2012

Considering the biryani was made with Zero oil, it came out pretty good. Love the masoor masala mixture.

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Reviewed November 10, 2011 by madlika

Have made this a few times and turns out really flavorful without being heavy or greasy. Its nutritious also...

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Reviewed June 28, 2012 by Anya2012

Considering the biryani was made with Zero oil, it came out pretty good. Love the masoor masala mixture.

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