Bengali Masoor Dal is a rich and hearty lentil dish made with split red lentils (malka masoor) and a minimal of spices. This delicious Bengali dal recipe can be made with sabut masoor dal or whole red lentils too. This Indian dal is best served with basmati rice and a dry sabji as a sidedish.
Goodness of Red Lentils:
Red lentil dal has high-protein and high fiber content. It’s rich in antioxidants and iron and helps reduce blood cholesterol levels.
Masoor Dal Recipe:
Masoor Dal is a simple, nourishing dal with a wonderful texture, rich colour and lovely aroma. A wholesome, comfort meal, easy to cook and delicious to savor. A staple dish in every Bengali household.
- To make masur dhal, firstly clean and wash the red lentils in cold water until the water runs clear.
- Then drain the water and place the washed dal in a cooker, add turmeric powder and sufficient water to cover and cook the dal till done. Once it cools down, open the lid and whisk the cooked dal well.
- Meanwhile, slice an onion finely and slit a chilli lengthwise.
- Then heat ghee in a small kadai and add kala jeera.
- Once it starts to splutter, stir in the onion slices and the green chilli. Saute for a couple of minutes, till the onion slices turn slightly brown. Keep stirring at regular intervals.
- Now add the boiled red lentils. Season with salt and simmer on low heat for 1 to 2 minutes till the red lentils take in all the flavours. Adjust the dal consistency.
- Remove and transfer the dal into a serving bowl.
- Serve Masoor Dal with plain white rice, sliced onion, a lemon wedge and green chilli as a side or with Indian Bread.
If you are searching for more traditional dal recipes, then do try out Ridge gourd dal curry.
Red Lentil Dal Recipe Details below:
Masoor Red Lentil Dal Recipe
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Servings: 2
Calories: 56kcal
Ingredients
- Masoor Dal/ Red lentils – ½ cup
- Salt to taste
- Turmeric – ½ tsp
- Onions – 1
- Green Chilli – 1
- Kalonji/ Nigella seeds – ½ tsp
- Water – 2 cups
- Oil/ghee – 1 tsp
Instructions
- Clean and wash the masoor dal. Pressure cook the dal with a little turmeric till soft.
- Meanwhile, finely slice the onion and slit the green chilli lengthwise.
- Heat ghee in a skillet and toss in the nigella seeds.
- Once they start to sizzle, add the sliced onion and green chilli. Saute for a few minutes, till the onions are nicely fried and turn brown.
- Pour in the cooked dal, add salt and simmer for 1-2 minutes till all the flavours are nicely absorbed.
- Remove and serve Red Lentil Masoor Dal with Rice or Roti.
Notes
* You can add chopped tomatoes and boiled green peas to the tadka and cook till the tomatoes turn soft and then add the dal.
* Lemon juice can be added at the end.
* Lemon juice can be added at the end.
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