Masaledaar masoor

                                 Masoor dal is something I never used to count as a dal, and bought it around once a year when I got bored of all the other dals. Though it looks all colourful and pretty, but I never knew how it would taste good. But, once I found this recipe, I just keep cooking it all the time. It tastes like dal fry, just wayyy better. Just give it a try, and I am sure you are gonna love it.

So, here is the recipe:

What we need:

Masoor dal- 1.5 cups
Onion- 1 medium
Tomatoes- 2 small to medium
Zeera- 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds - 1 tsp
Curry leaves- 7-8 
Green chillies- 3-4
Garlic cloves- 8-9
Hing- Pinch
Turmeric powder- 1 tsp
Garam masala powder or zeera powder- 1 tsp
Kasoori methi- 1 tbsp
Lemon juice- 1 tbsp ( Optional)
Coriander leaves- For garnishing
Ghee- 1 tsp
Salt- To taste
Oil- 2 tbsp

Lighting the stove:

 Wash and soak the masoor dal in water for around 15 minutes.

Take around 1.5 cups of masoor dal and pressure cook with salt, turmeric, one chopped onion, 2 chopped tomatoes and a little ghee for 3 whistles.

Heat refined oil in a kardhai, add zeera, mustard seeds, hing and curry leaves.

When mustard seeds splutter, add chopped garlic and green chillies.  Fry till garlic turns golden brown.

Add the boiled dal with 1/4th cup water and let it boil for 2 minutes. Now add garam masala powder or zeera powder and chilli powder. Mix well.

Add kasoori methi and lemon juice. Boil for 1-2 more minutes.

Finally, add chopped coriander leaves and mix well.

Serve with roti or rice. Tastes really awesome with roti, but is equally good for rice.