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Smita

Whole Masoor Dal/Brown Lentils

A creamy filling and delicious lentil recipe which uses just a few ingredients and takes very little time. Vegan and gluten-free, and goes well with rice or any type of bread.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian Cuisine.
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Brown Lentils
  • 1 Tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 Tbsp Oil of your choice
  • 1 Dry Red Chilli
  • 1 Medium Onion Chopped
  • 1 Medium Tomato Chopped
  • 1 Chopped Green Chilli(Optional)
  • 1 Tsp Turmeric powder
  • ½ Tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • Salt according to the taste
  • 1 Tsp Coriander Powder
  • ½ Tsp Garam Masala Powder
  • ½ Tsp Dry Mango Powder/Lime juice
  • ¼ Cups Chopped Fresh Cilantro Leaf
  • 3 Cups water
  • 3 Cloves Chopped garlic
  • 1 Tsp Chopped Ginger

Method
 

  1. Wash Lentils properly.Soak them for 30 minutes in sufficient water.
  2. Turn on the saute button of instant pot .Add oil to it .When its hot enough add cumin seeds and dry red chilli .Let them sizzle.
  3. Add chopped garlic and ginger to it .Saute it till they look light brown .It will take 30 second.
  4. Add chopped onion to it .Saute it till it looks transparent .
  5. Add turmeric powder,coriander powder,red chilli powder,to it .Saute it for 1 minute.If you thinks it is starting to stick to the bottom .Add one tbsp of water to it .Stir it and add tomato to it .Saute it for another one minute.
  6. Add salt ,dry mango powder(if using),garam masala powder to it .Add lentils to it .Stir it nicely.
  7. Add water to it .
  8. close the lid and cook it on high pressure for 15 minutes.Let it release the pressure naturally after 15 minutes.
  9. Remove the lid.Taste the salt .Add lime juice at this time .(if you have not added dry mango powder)Do not add if using mango powder.
  10. If it's thick for your liking add little water to it .
  11. Garnish with fresh cilantro .
  12. Enjoy.
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