Masoor Dal Kanda

Main ingredients	Split red lentils (masoor dal), Onions, Mustard seeds, Cumin seeds, Asafoetida, Green chillies, Curry leaves, Tomato, Garam masala powder, Kanda lasun masala
Cuisine	Maharashtrian
Course	Main course vegetarian
Prep time	10-15 minutes
Cook time	25-30 minutes
Serve	4
Taste	Spicy
Level of cooking	Easy
Others	Veg

Ingredients

 

·         2 cups soaked and drained split red lentils (masoor dal)

·         2 medium onions (kanda)

·         2 tbsps oil

·         1 tsp mustard seeds

·         1 tsp cumin seeds

·         A pinch of asafoetida (hing)

·         2 green chillies, chopped

·         A sprig of curry leaves

·         Salt to taste

·         1 medium tomato, chopped

·         ½ tsp turmeric powder

·         1 tsp red chilli powder

·         ½ tsp garam masala powder

·         2 tsps kanda lasun masala

·         2 tbsps chopped fresh coriander leaves

·         Fresh coriander sprig

·         Rice bhakri for serving

 

Method

 

1.      Chop onions finely.

2.      Heat oil in a kadai, add mustard seeds and once they begin to splutter, add cumin seeds, asafoetida, green chillies, curry leaves, onions and salt, mix and sauté for 2 minutes.

3.      Add ginger-garlic paste, mix well and sauté till onions turn golden brown.

4.      Add tomato, mix well and saute for 3-4 minutes or till oil separates.

5.      Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and garam masala powder and mix well.

6.      Add masoor dal and mix well. Add1½ cups water and mix. Cover with a lid and cook on low heat for 10-15 minutes.

7.      Add kanda lasun masala, mix and cook for 2 minutes. Add coriander leaves and mix well.

8.      Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprig and serve hot with rice bhakri.