Simple Masoor Dal Recipe: Dal Foogath
Simple Masoor Dal Recipe: Perfect for a Quick and Nutritious Meal with simple sides as fried fish or chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red lentils wash and soak for 15 minutes
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 green chillies slit
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ tsp asafoetida
- ½ tsp crushed peppercorns
- Coriander leaves for garnish
- 2 tsp oil
- Water as needed
Instructions
- Wash masoor dal or red lentil a few times and soak it for at least 10 to 15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan, add green chillies and onions, and sauté until onions turn golden.
- Next, stir in the soaked red lentils, add salt, turmeric, asafoetida, and enough water to cook the lentils.
- Let it simmer until the dal is soft and creamy.
- Finally, garnish with crushed peppercorns and coriander leaves and serve hot with rice or chapati.
Notes
- Do not overcook the dal to make it mushy.
- Adjust consistency by adding or reducing the amount of water.
- Add green chillies and salt as per taste.