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Red lentils soup or masoor dal
Red lentils or masoor dal for dinner tonight. I
belong to central region of India and this region particularly Yeotmal district
is famous for tur dal or split pigeon peas. Obviously use of tur dal is more
than any other lentils in our meals. But sometimes you get bored with the usual
one. Today I was not in mood to eat tur dal. So, planned to cook masoor dal or
red lentils. There are many health and dietary benefits of having this lentil. First,
it helps to stabilize blood sugar levels. It is said to have anti-aging
properties. It is heart healthy. Also, easy to cook and digest. Today I made
this dal or lentil soup in my mom's way. Though it's difficult to get the exact
taste, I tried my best.
So here goes the recipe.
Ingredients:
1. Red lentils or masoor dal: ½ cup
2. Oil: 3 teaspoons
3. Mustard seeds: ¼ teaspoon
4. Cumin seeds: ¼ teaspoon
5. Asafoetida: A pinch or two
6. Green chilies: 3 medium spicy
7. Garlic: 10-12
pods
8. Turmeric Powder: ¼ teaspoon
9. Red chili powder: ½ teaspoon (optional)
10. Water: To
adjust
11. Salt: As
per taste
12. Tomato: 1
medium sized
13. Jaggery: ¼
teaspoon
14. Fresh coriander leaves: For garnishing
Method:
1. Pressure cook red lentils or masoor dal. Mash and
keep aside.
2. Chop green chilies and garlic
3. In a pan heat oil.
4. Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
5. Once both crackle, add asafoetida.
6. Now add green chilies and garlic.
7. Add turmeric powder. If necessary, add red chili
powder.
8. Add cooked and mashed lentils.
9. Add water to adjust consistency.
10. Add tomato pulp and salt. I grated tomatoes to get the pulp.
11. Add little jaggery to balance the taste.
12. Add fresh coriander.
13. Boil for some time. Serve hot.
It tastes awesome with piping hot rice. Totally my
comfort food on this winter night.
Sometimes simple meals give ultimate satisfaction.
This dal with rice is once such awesome combination.
Do try this winter !!!!!
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