Simple dal with a twist

Name: Simple dal with a twist
Total time: 1800 s
Cuisine: British
Ingredients: Malka masoor dal; Garlic; Onion; Cumin seeds; Turmeric; Paprika; Tomato; Salt; Dried chili; Sambar powder

Annie @Anniecooks11

Iran

Dal masoor has a cosiness about it. It reflects love and warmth of simple folk. Recently I added some spice and made it my own. I would love to share with you my experiment with my all time favorite malka masoor.

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Ingredients

Under 30 minutes

Malka masoor dal
Garlic
Onion
Cumin seeds
Turmeric
Paprika
Tomato
Salt
Dried chili
Sambar powder

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Steps

Under 30 minutes

1

Wash the dal two or three times and set aside
2

In the pressure cooker (which will act as our cooking pot as well),add some oil. Let cumin seeds splutter and addthe dried chilli. Add chopped onion and garlic. Saute.
3

Add chopped tomato and dried spices. Add the dal.
4

Just before adding the water [ratio can be 1:3 roughly], add 1/4 teaspoon of sambar powder. Sambar powder is sour and a bit spicy. it will add a dimension to your otherwise routine dal flavour.
5

After 3 whistles, dal masoor is ready. Adjust water depending on individual taste. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve. A unique taste but one that doesn't interfere with dal's original flavour. Bom apetite!