Quick Indian Lentil Dish
Whip up a flavourful Akha Masoor Sukhi Bhaji! Our easy recipe for this quick, dry lentil dish is perfect for an authentic meal.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Whole Masoor Dal Brown Lentils (3 hrs Soaked)
- Oil
- 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
- Curry Leaves
- A Pinch of Hing / Asafetida
- 2 Medium-sized Onion Chopped
- Paste: (1/2 Inch Ginger, 5-6 Garlic Cloves, 1 Green Chilli, Coriander Leaves)
- 1 Medium-sized Tomato Chopped
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp Kolhapuri Masala Powder or any other chilli powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin & Coriander Powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
- Warm Water
- Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Soak the lentils in plain water for 3 to 4 hours, washing them thoroughly before and after soaking.
- Heat half a ladle of oil in a pan. Once hot, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add cumin seeds, curry leaves, and a little asafoetida powder. You can also add a bay leaf if desired.
- Add the chopped onions and saute for 2 minutes until lightly browned.
- Add the ginger, garlic, green chilli, and coriander leaves paste. Saute for another minute.
- Add the chopped tomato and saute for a minute.
- Turn the heat to low and add salt, Kolhapuri masala, garam masala powder, and cumin-coriander powder. Mix well.
- Add a little turmeric powder. Mix well.
- Add a little warm water, mix, and cover the pan. Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
- Remove the lid, stir, and add the soaked lentils. Mix well.
- Add a little more warm water (just enough for a dry consistency).
- Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes, or until the lentils are cooked and dry.
- Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves.
- Enjoy your Akha Masoor Sukhi Bhaji!