Masala dal Video by Tarla Dalal Video by Tarla Dalal
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Masala Dal Recipe (Mixed Masala Dal) Video by Tarla Dalal
Preparation Time
20 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
40 Mins
Makes
4.00 servings
Ingredients
For Masala Dal
2 1/2 tbsp yellow moong dal (split yellow gram)
2 1/2 tbsp masoor (split red lentil) dal
2 1/2 tbsp urad dal (split black lentils) or chilkewali urad dal (spit black gram with skin)
2 1/2 tbsp toovar (arhar) dal
salt to taste
1 tbsp ghee
1/4 cup grated onions
1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
salt to taste
To Be Ground Into A Smooth Paste (using Little Water)
1 tsp coriander (dhania) seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
4 whole dry Kashmiri red chilli , broken into pieces
1/2 tbsp sliced ginger (adrak)
1 stick cinnamon (dalchini)
2 whole black peppercorns (kalimirch)
For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
For Serving
Method
For masala dal
- To make masala dal, wash all the dal together. Drain. In a pressure cooker put the dals, salt and 1½ cups of water, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick kadhai, add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the prepared paste and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the tomatoes and 2 tbsp of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked dal, salt, 1 cup water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
- Garnish with coriander and serve the masala dal hot with rice or parathas.
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