Masala Dal Recipe

Here is a simple recipe for masala dal. It is called masala dal because of the tadka that is used with this dal. It is spicy and served in dhabas.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup dhuli moong dal
1/2 cup tuwar dal
1/2 cup kali mah kid al
1/2 cup masoor dal
4 cup water
2 onions
2 tsp ginger garlic paste
4-5 whole red chilies
1 green chili chopped
2 tomatoes chopped
1/2 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
Salt to taste
2 tblsp ghee
1/2 tsp asafedita powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
Chopped coriander for garnishing

How to make Masala Dal:

Wash and soak the dals for ten minutes and there after pressure cook them with the water till they are well cooked
Now heat ghee in a wok
Add the asafetida powder, whole red chilies and cumin seeds.
Now add the chopped green chilies and the ginger garlic paste.
Add the chopped onions and saut� till they are pink in color.
Now add the tomatoes and let them get cooked
You should now add all the ground spices and salt and saute till the mixture is well cooked and leaves ghee.
Now put in the cooked dal and mix well.
Garnish with coriander and serve the masala dal with phulkas.

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