Bengali Masoor Dal With Onion Tadka | Pyaaz Diye Masoor Red Lentil Dal

Masoor Dal

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.

Bengali Masoor Dal

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.

Add dal to tadka

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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Course Main Course

Cuisine Bengali

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings 2

Calories 56kcal

Author Shil

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.