How to Make Perfect Easy Masoor Dal Recipe at Home
Looking for a quick and easy Masoor Dal recipe? Try this authentic, comforting Maharashtrian Masoor Chi Amti. It pairs perfectly with hot rice or chapati!
Ingredients
- For the Dal:
- 1 small bowl Masoor Dal Red Lentils
- 1.5 glasses of water plus more to adjust consistency later
- 1 medium Onion finely chopped
- 1 medium Tomato finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic-Green Chilli Paste crush 7-8 garlic cloves, 1/2 inch ginger, and 1 green chilli
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 tablespoon Red Chilli Powder adjust based on your spice tolerance
- Salt to taste
- 2 small pieces of Tamarind soaked in water
- Fresh Coriander Leaves chopped
- For the Tempering Tadka:
- 2 tablespoons Ghee Clarified Butter
- 1/2 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- A pinch of Hing Asafoetida
- 1 Dried Red Chilli
- 8-10 Curry Leaves
Instructions
- Rinse the Lentils: Start this easy Masoor Dal recipe by washing the masoor dal thoroughly under running water until it is clean. Add the washed dal to a pressure cooker.
- Add Veggies and Water: Pour about 1.5 glasses of water into the cooker. Add the finely chopped onion and tomato.
- Mix in the Flavour: Add the crushed ginger-garlic-green chilli paste to the pot.
- Season the Dal: Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix everything together well.
- Pressure Cook: Close the lid and pressure cook the dal for 3 whistles on a medium flame. Once done, turn off the stove and let the cooker cool down completely before opening.
- Adjust the Consistency: Open the cooker and check the dal; it should be perfectly soft. Add a little water depending on how thick or thin you like your dal.
- Add Tanginess: Squeeze your soaked tamarind pieces in their water, and pour the tangy tamarind water into the dal. Add freshly chopped coriander leaves and mix well.
- Boil the Dal: Place the cooker back on the stove over medium heat and let the dal come to a rolling boil.
- Prepare the Tadka: In a small tadka pan, heat the ghee. Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, a pinch of hing, the dried red chilli, and curry leaves. Let them sizzle.
- Final Touch: Pour this hot, aromatic tempering over your boiling dal. Stir gently. Your flavourful, easy Masoor Dal recipe is ready to serve!