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Zero Oil Masoor Dal
Tarla Dalal
18 June, 2016
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
6 servings
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
1 cup masoor (split red lentil) dal
salt to taste
2 tsp cornflour
1/2 cup low fat milk (99.9% fat-free , readily available in the market)
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
2 tbsp finely chopped onion
2 tbsp finely chopped tomato
1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania) for the garnish
Method
- Clean, wash and soak the masoor dal in water for 2 to 3 hours. Drain and keep aside.
- Combine the dal, salt and 2 cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid and whisk the dal. Keep aside.
- Combine together the cornflour, curds and milk in a bowl and whisk well till it is smooth. Keep aside.
- Heat a non-stick pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the cumin seeds and bayleaf and dry roast for about 30 seconds.
- Lower the flame, add the onions, tomatoes, turmeric powder and red paste and dry roast for a few minutes stirring continuously. Sprinkle a little water if the mixture starts burning.
- Add the cooked dal, cornflour paste and 1 cup of water, mix well and simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or till the dal thickens.
- Serve hot garnished with coriander.
Zero Oil Masoor Dal recipe with step by step photos
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 124 cal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.1 g |
| Fiber | 2.9 g |
| Fat | 1.4 g |
| Cholesterol | 2.7 mg |
| Sodium | 14.7 mg |
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Loves Food
June 4, 2021, 2:39 p.m.
Tasty zero oil dal recipe.
vinalbhalerao
Oct. 16, 2019, 7:52 a.m.
A simple yet tasty Masoor Dal recipe. This is an easy recipe and good for everyday cooking..
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