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Bengali Masoor Dal


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Musur Dal, a simple, every day dal from the bengali repertoire.A dash of the traditional bengali tempering of panch phoron makes this nutritious protein-rich dal irresistibly aromatic and also easier to digest.

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A simple, every day dal from the Bengali repertoire, you can whip up masoor dal even when you are in a rush, to serve along with rice or roti.

A dash of the traditional Bengali tempering of panch phoron (mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, nigella seeds and fenugreek seeds) makes this nutritious protein-rich dal irresistibly aromatic and also easier to digest.

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Bengali Masoor Dal recipe - How to make Bengali Masoor Dal

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Bengali Dals / Curry Popular Dals from all over IndiaNon-stick PanDiabetic Dals & KadhisHigh Protein Dals, Kadhis

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     Makes 5 servings
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Ingredients
Method
    Method
  1. Combine the masoor dal with 3 cups of water in a deep non-stick kadhai and bring to boil.
  2. Add the turmeric powder, green chilli paste and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 10 to 12 minutes or till the masoor dal is cooked, while stirring occasionally.
  3. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a small pan and add the panch phoron seeds and red chillies.
  4. When the seeds crackle, add it to the dal and mix well. Cook on a medium flame for another 1 minute.
  5. Serve hot.

Handy tip :
    Handy tip :
  1. Panch phoron seeds is a mix of ½ tsp each of mustard seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, nigella seeds (kalonji) and fenugreek seeds.

Accompaniments

Cooked Long Grained Rice 

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy113 cal
Protein7.6 g
Carbohydrates17.9 g
Fiber3.1 g
Fat1.2 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium2.1 mg

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Bengali Masoor Dal
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 on 27 Aug 20 09:11 AM


Bengali panch foron is actually a mixture of equal parts of cumin, fennel, nigella, fenugreek and celery seeds ( locally known as Radhuni) which can at most be substituted by ajwain and not mustard seeds as I find in most websites
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Tarla Dalal    Thank you for your suggestion.
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19 Oct 20 03:17 PM