Masoor Dal Kanda

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.