Bengali Masoor Dal Recipe
This protein-rich, vegan, and gluten-free Bengali Masoor Dal Recipe is a must-try for everyone who enjoys easy homemade meals.
Yield: 4
Materials
- ½ cup Red Lentil
- 1 no Onion, medium sliced
- 2 no Dry Red Chilli
- 1 no Bay Leaf
- ½ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoon Mustard Oil
- 1 tablespoon Cumin Seeds
- 2 no Green Chilli
Instructions
- Soak the dal for 15-20 minutes after thoroughly washing it.
- Drain the water and then add the dal, turmeric powder and green chili to the pressure cooker.
- In the pressure cooker, add the required amount of water.
- Close the pressure cooker cover and wait for 2-3 whistles.
- After then, turn off the gas and let the pressure to release.
- Next heat oil in a pan and add bay leaf, cumin seeds and dry red chilli in the oil.
- When they begin to crackle, add the sliced onions and cook until they are slightly browned.
- Add little bit of turmeric powder and combine well.
- Mix in the boiling dal with the fried onion.
- Adjust the salt and add 1 cup of water.
- Allow the dal to boil for a few minutes before turning off the heat.
- Bengali Masoor Dal is now ready to be served.