Radish Masoor Dal

Category:            Dals
Cooking time:     30 minutes
Serves:               4


Dals are the best natural source of protein. Masoor dal is simple, east and is commonly
cooked in Indian household. Mostly it is served with steamed rice or jeera rice.


Ingredients:

1 cup masoor dal

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 tsp mustard seeds

3 tsp oil

1 cup shelled peas

1 radish

2 dry red chillies

Salt to taste


Method:

1. Scrape the radish and cut into one inch thin long pieces.

2. Heat the oil and fry the dal foe 2-3 minutes. Lower the flame and mix the vegetables
    and stir-fry for other 2-3 minutes.

3. Add half cup of water and mix in the spices. Cook on a medium flame for 3 minutes.

4. Add 3 cups of water. Then add salt to taste. Lower the flame, cover with a lid and cook
    on a low flame till the dal is done and preparation is slightly thick.

5. Take pan, heat 1 tbsp oil, mustard seeds, cumin seeds and finally dry red chillies.

6. Add this tadka to dal. Serve hot with puris or parathas.

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