Shahi Masoor Dal
This shahi masoor dal is rich, creamy and full of rustic, earthy flavors, making it one of the best Indian dal recipes you could try.
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Servings: 3 Servings
Calories: 179kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup Masoor dal/ Split red lentils
- 2 tablespoon Ghee
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 Star anise
- 2 Cloves
- ½ inch Cinnamon stick
- 4 Green cardamom
- 1 cup Onions (sliced)
- 2 teaspoon Cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon Dried Fenugreek leaves
- 1 tablespoon Ginger garlic paste
- 2 cups Water
- ½ teaspoon Water
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
- 2 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Coriander leaves (chopped)
- 1 Green chili (slit for garnish)
Instructions
- Soak the masoor dal in water for at least 2 hours.
- Heat ghee in a pressurecooker. Add the bay leaf, star anise, cloves, cinnamon stick, and green cardamom.
- Next, add the sliced onions and saute. Let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cumin seeds and dried fenugreek leaves. Saute.
- Add the ginger garlic paste next and mix well.
- Next, add the soaked dal after draining the water and mix well.
- Add water and mix.
- Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- Pressure cook the mixture for 4-5 whistles.
- Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and green chilies.
- Serve hot with rice of your choice.
Nutrition
Serving: 3Servings | Calories: 179kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 308mg | Potassium: 317mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 316IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 3mg