Jain Style Masoor Dal Tadka

Jain Style Masoor Dal Tadka

 

Serving - 4

 

INGREDIENTS

Washed whole red lentil - 150 grams

Water - 500 milliliters

Salt - 1 teaspoon

Water - 650 milliliters

Oil - 2 tablespoons

Cumin - 1 teaspoon

Asafoetida - 1/4 teaspoon

Green Chili - 1 teaspoon

Tomato - 80 grams

Tomato puree - 120 grams

Turmeric - 1/4 teaspoon

Red Chili - 1 teaspoon

Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon

Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon

Salt - 1/4 teaspoon

Water - 150 milliliters

Sugar - 1/2 teaspoon

Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon

Coriander - 1 tablespoon

Coriander - for garnish

 

 

PREPARATION 

  1. In a mixing bowl, add 150 grams washed whole red lentil and 500 milliliters water.
  2. Keep aside and soak for 15 - 20 minutes.
  3. In a pressure cooker, add soaked lentil, 1 teaspoon salt, and 650 milliliters water.
  4. Give it a mix and cover it with the lid.
  5. Pressure cook it until 3 whistles.
  6. Release the pressure and remove the lid.
  7. Give it a stir and remove it from heat.
  8. Now, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a pan, add 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida. Stir well.
  9. Then, add 1 teaspoon green chili, 80 grams tomatoes . Mix well.
  10. Cook for 1-2 minutes on low heat.
  11. Add 120 grams tomato puree, 1/4 teaspoon turmeric and mix well.
  12. Add 1 teaspoon red chili, 1 teaspoon coriander powder, 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and mix it well.
  13. Now, add 150 milliliters water, stir once and bring it to boil.
  14. Then, add cooked lentil and mix well.
  15. Add 1/2 teaspoon sugar, 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon garam masala. Mix well.
  16. Add 1 tablespoon coriander and give it a nice stir.
  17. Remove the pan from heat.
  18. Garnish it with chopped coriander.
  19. Serve hot with rice or chapati.