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Whole Masoor Dal


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Rich in protein and fibre, pulses like masoor can make a mouth-watering and heart-friendly side dish.

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Serves 4.
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Ingredients


1 cup masoor (whole red lentil)
7 to 8 small baby onions
1 cup sliced onions
3/4 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tsp oil
salt to taste

To be ground into a paste
8 cloves of garlic (lehsun)
8 whole dry red chillies
2 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
35 mm. (1 1/2") piece ginger (adrak)

For the garnish
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method
  1. Wash the masoor, add 2½ cups of water and the whole onions and cook in a pressure cooker till soft.
  2. Heat the oil in a large non-stick pan and fry the onions till they turn translucent.
  3. Add the ground paste and fry for 3 to 4 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked masoor, 1 cup of water and salt and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the tomatoes and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  6. Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Nutrient values per serving
CarbohydratesFatCholesterolEnergyFibreProtein
29.4 gm.2.9 gm.0 mg.187 kcal.0.8 gm.10.9 gm.
RECIPE SOURCE : Low Cholesterol RecipesBuy this cookbook
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