What can we say about sabut masoor ki dal? It is synonymous with comfort foods, and the taste of your mother’s kitchen. At its core,sabut masoor ki dal is a standard Indian lentil dish, complete with all the health benefits and textures of most lentil dishes. But for many people, it is so much more; it’s the taste of home. Whether you’re new, or an established veteran at eating Indian cuisine, you will want this dish in your cooking arsenal, without a doubt. This recipe stores well. You can store it in a storage container and eat later, and it will still taste as delicious as freshly prepared.
Health Benefits
Lentils are one of the best meat substitutes out there when it comes to supplementing the nutrients and minerals you get from meat. Lentils have the highest percentage of protein out of the entire legume family, making them great for athletic people, or people recovering form illness. They also aid digestion, treat anemia, help combat cancer, and provide the body with much needed electrolytes due to their potassium content.
Ingredients
cup sabut masoor dal—picked, cleaned, and washed: 1
salt: 1 tbsp
tbsp ginger-finely chopped: 1
tbsp ghee: 2
tsp cumin seeds: 1
bay leaves: 2
cup tomatoes-grated: 1/4
green chilies—slit: 3
tsp garam masala: 1/2
tsp coriander powder: 2
tsp chilli powder: 1
tbsp coriander leaves – chopped: 1
How To Make Sabut Masoor ki Dal
- Cook masoor dal with water water, salt, and ginger until the dal turns soft.
- In a frying pan, heat oil and sautecumin seeds and bay leaves.
- Add tomatoes and stir-fry till the oil separates.
- Add green chilies, garam masala, coriander powder, and chilli powder; stir to combine.
- Add cooked masoor dal and bring to a boil.
- Leave to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Trivia
In 1990 there were more than 5 million acres of lentils being grown globally.