Masoor ( split red lentil) Dal

Serving – 2

Ingredients:

Masoor Dal (split red lentil ) , soaked – 1 / 2 cup

Oil – 2 Tablespoons

Cumin seeds – 1 / 2 Teaspoon

Hing ( asafoetida) – 1 / 4 Teaspoon

Curry Leaves – 4 to 5

Ginger paste – 1 / 2 Teaspoon

Garlic paste – 1 Teaspoon

Onion , chopped – 1 medium

Tomato , chopped – 1 Medium

Red chilly powder – 1 / 2 Teaspoon

Turmeric powder – 1 / 2 Teaspoon

Coriander powder – 1 / 4 Teaspoon

Cumin powder – 1 /4 Teaspoon

Salt to taste

Mint leave – For garnishing

Method :

Soak masoor dal for 1 to 2 hour , presser cook with 1 cup of water for 3 to 4 whistle.

Heat oil in kadai , add cumin seeds , curry leaves , hing , onion and mix well , add ginger paste , garlic paste , saute for 2 to 3 minutes . add tomatoes , salt and cook till tomato become soft .

Add red chilly powder, turmeric powder ,coriander powder , cumin powder and mix well . add boiled masoor dal and mix well . if required add water . Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.

Garnish with mint leave and serve hot .