Jun 4, 2011

Mixed Masala Dal

Mixed masala dal are generally prepared from dried beans by boiling until they are soft and then add all spices powder, finally makes healthy, super nutrition and low calorie dal.


Ingredients :

Whole Green Moong : 2 cups
Rajma (Red Kidney Beans) : 2 cups
Tomato puree : 1 cup
Ginger Paste : 1 tsp.
Green Chilli Paste : 1
Hing (asafoetida) : 1 tsp.
Turmeric Powder : 1 tsp.
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder : 1 tsp.
Garam Masala Powder : 1 tsp.
Bayleaves : 1 or 2
Cumin seeds : 1 tsp.
Sugar : 1 tsp.
Salt to taste


Method :

Drain the soaked red kidney beans, whole green moong and wash them well. Place them in a pressure cooker (for speedy cooking). Add the water and some salt. Close the cooker and cook on high level. After two whistle, cook on low level for about 10  minutes or till the beans are soft.


Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed pan on medium level, add cumin seeds, wheen seeds are crackle, then add bay leaves, asafoetida and garlic paste, saute 1 min.


Then add tomato puree and cook till oil seperating, now add turmeric, kashmiri red chilli, coriander, garam masala powder, salt and sugar, cook for another 5-7 mins. Now add boiled dal, mix well with masala and add 11/2 cup warm water. Cover and cook on medium level for about 5  minutes. This is dry based dal.


Garnish with carrot and coriander leaves.


Serve hot with Paratha, roti, bread............




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