Sabut Masoor Masala
Dal with a dollop of butter in it, with warm Parathas sounds so good for a delicious breakfast. I first had this Dal when I was a kid, and always loved it when mom would serve me this for breakfast. It is so delectable and yummy, you will enjoy your breakfast to no end.
Sabut Masoor Masala – Whole Red lentils Masala
I usually prepare this Dal with Whole/Sabut Masoor Dal and savour them along with Parathas as brunch for a weekend, a good and healthy start for the day. You can also have this as a side-dish with Khushka (Plain White Rice), or Parathas at lunch or dinner too.
I let the Dal boil just until done, a little bit softer, but not too mushy, or pasty. This dish gets ready in less than 45 minutes, or even less if you have pre-soaked the Dal.
Sabut Masoor Masala – Whole Red lentils Masala
Ingredients:
Brown lentils/Sabut Masoor Dal – 1 cup
Ripe Red Tomato – 1, chopped
Yellow Onion – 1, medium sized, thinly sliced
Ginger-Garlic paste – 1 tsp
Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
Canola Oil – 2 tbsp (You can substitute oil with Butter here if you like to make it more rich)
Dried Red chillies – 2
Salt – 1 3/4 tsp
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
Green chillies – 2, small, finely chopped
Method:
1. Wash and drain the lentils. Add salt to two cups water in a saucepan and let them boil, or you can pressure cook it to save time, till they are just soft and not mushy. Keep aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a pan, pour oil and throw in the cumin seeds. Once they start to splutter, add the dried red chillies, and the sliced onion and stir fry them till they are light brown in colour.
3. Add the sliced green chillies, chopped tomato, salt, red chilli powder, garam masala and mix well. Close the lid and let it cook for 4 minutes.
4. Mash the mixture till it is all pulpous. Taste and check if you need to add more salt, or spice to it.
5. Now add the cooked dal, mix it and let it cook uncovered for 10 minutes. If the curry becomes too dry, you can sprinkle some water.
6. Serve it hot in a bowl, and just before you serve add a dollop of butter on it and Enjoy the Very Yummy Dal.
Luv,
Mona
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January 19th, 2008 at 8:34 am
I love this dish too, I have not had it in awhile but after your description of how good it is, I am wanting some so much!!!
January 19th, 2008 at 2:25 pm
This is definitely one of my fav breakfast options, Dal with hot parathas …………… Yummy …. 🙂
January 20th, 2008 at 1:53 am
Hey Mona…….congratulations on your own new place!! Great. I love the style – simple n sweet.
January 20th, 2008 at 4:18 am
Congratulations on your new blog. Looks fantastic. Have made necessary changes in my blog.
January 20th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Mona your new look is beautiful. This recipe looks delicious, somtime I like eating green lentils for breakfast. 🙂
February 1st, 2008 at 11:41 pm
Thanks for dropping by my blog.
This an interesting Dal.
April 23rd, 2008 at 9:06 pm
mmmmm!!This lentils are so yummy to me!! I love them Mona, really like. I will try soon!!! xxxxxGloria
May 17th, 2010 at 10:29 pm
Hi,
This was fantastic! Exactly how I remembered it, thank you so much. I can’t wait to try your other recipes.