(WHOLE RED LENTILS WITH YOGHURT)
Lentils have always been an integral part of Indian meals, and
are cooked in all homes almost daily. Lentils are not only rich in nutrition
but tasty too, this recipe is rich, spicy and tasty.
Ingredients:
Whole red lentils (masoor dal ) – 1 cup
Ghee (clarified butter) – 3 tab sp
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Onion – 1 big
Garlic paste – 1 tsp
Coriander powder – 1 ½ tsp
Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
Red chili powder – 1 tsp
Salt – 2 tsp
Curd
To be grinded:-
Cloves – 7-8
Cinnamon - 1”
Green cardamom – 2
Black pepper – ½ tsp
Fennel seeds – 1 tsp
Green coriander (for garnishing)
Method :-
Clean wash and soak lentils for 1-2 hours
Grind together Light roasted cloves, cinnamon, cardamom,
black pepper and fennel seeds.
Slice onion lengthwise.
Heat butter in a heavy bottom pan, put in cumin seeds
When cumin seeds starts splattering add sliced onion, fry
till the onion becomes light brown in colour.
Now add garlic paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder and
chili powder fry for 3-4 minutes.
Now add soaked lentils with 3 cups of water and bring it to
boil, lower the heat and let it simmer for 20 to 25 minutes stirring in between
or you can use pressure cooker for faster cooking.
When lentils are done add beaten yoghurt, ginger paste and
grounded masala, salt mix well and let it simmer for 4-5 minutes more.
Garnish with green coriander.
Serve hot, with steamed rice or roti/paratha.
