Friday, March 1, 2013

Simple Masoor Dal | Pappu Kattu | Simple Dal Recipes


 
I prepare various kind of dals on a daily basis and I usually prefer to make basic and simple dals  for everyday cooking.When compared to other dals, I feel Masoor dal and Moong dal are very light on the stomach.Today, I am posting a very simple recipe using masoor dal with garlic tempering-which imparts a nice flavor to the dal.
Simple Masoor Dal Recipe:
(Serves 2)

Ingredients:
1/3 cup Masoor dal
1 tsp chopped Coriander leaves
a pinch of Turmeric powder
salt to tatse

for Tadka:
1 tbsp Ghee/Oil
1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
1 tsp Cumin seeds
3-4 Garlic pods,finely chopped or crushed
2 Green Chillies,finely chopped
a pinch of Asafoetida
5-6 Curry leaves

Method:
  • Pressure cookmasoor dal with turmeric for 2-3 whistles and simmer it for 5-6 mins.
  • Once the pressure drops mash the dal slightly and add some water if required and simmer it for sometime.
    Meanwhile in a small tadka pan heat ghee and crackle mustard seeds and cumin seeds.
  • Add finely chopped green chillies,garlic pods,curry leaves and asafoetida and fry for a minute.
    Pour this tadka to the simmering masoor dal and add salt and cook for 2-3 mins.
  • Add chopped corriander at the end and mix well.
Serve it hot with Rice/Rotis/Parathas.If you are serving with rice,it goes well with a vegetable fry and pickle. 

Notes:
  • You can squeeze juice of half a lemon to the dal at the end after you switch off the flame.
  • You can also add finely chopped onions when you are frying garlic pods and add it to the dal.
  • Chopped spinach or methi leaves can be added while pressure cooking the dal and follow the same process of temering with/without onions.
  • You can skip garlic in the recipe and add ginger instead for a different flavor.If you are using ginger in the recipe do add lemon juice at the end,it enhances the flavor.
  • You can add chopped tomatoes to the dal while pressure cooking it.
  • Avoid ghee and use oil in the recipe for a Vegan version.
 

17 comments:

  1. Really simple to prepare and yes can feel light if we have this one.

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  2. One the best dal I like ...do almost same way ...looks gud

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  3. loved this simle.quick and flavourful daal..

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  4. Simple & comfort food. lovely cliks prathy :)

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  5. Delicious and comfort dal, yum...

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  6. wow simply delicious n drooling here for the dal...

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  7. Absolutely love this simple recipe.

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  8. Bright and inviting bowls you have in there!

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  9. My comforting food,delicious and inviting.

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  10. Looks fab ....so yum and beautiful

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  11. My favourite light dal.

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