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Masoor Biryani ( Zero Oil Dal-chawal Recipe)

Tarla Dalal
10 September, 2014
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Preparation Time
25 Mins
Cooking Time
12 Mins
Total Time
37 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For The Masala Masoor
1/2 cup masoor (whole red lentil) , soaked for 2 hours and drained
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
3 tbsp red paste
1/2 cup potato cubes
3/4 cup chopped tomato
2 dried apricots (khumani / jardalu) , soaked and finely chopped
1 tbsp chopped raisins (kismis)
salt to taste
Other Ingredients
2 1/4 cups brown rice
2 tbsp low fat milk , 99.9% fat-free
For The Garnish
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
Method
- Heat a pressure cooker on a medium flame and when hot, add the onions and dry roast on a medium flame till they turn brown in colour. Sprinkle 1 tbsp water if they start burning.
- Add the red paste and dry roast on a medium flame for a few more seconds while stirring continuously.
- Add the masoor, potatoes, tomatoes, apricots, raisins, salt and 1cup of water and pressure cook for 1 whistle.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- 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.
- Divide the brown rice into 2 equal portions and keep aside.
- Put the milk at the bottom of a glass baking tray and spread one portion of the brown rice in an even layer. Spread the masala masoor over it.
- Spread the remaining brown rice over the masala masoor in an even layer.
- Cover with an aluminium foil and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Masoor Biryani ( Zero Oil Dal-chawal Recipe) recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 238 cal |
Protein | 8.7 g |
Carbohydrates | 47.8 g |
Fiber | 4.1 g |
Fat | 1.2 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 12.7 mg |
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madlika
May 31, 2021, 9:25 p.m.
Have made this a few times and turns out really flavorful without being heavy or greasy. Its nutritious also...

Anya2012
March 17, 2018, 4:16 p.m.
Considering the biryani was made with Zero oil, it came out pretty good. Love the masoor masala mixture.