Thikri Ki Dal

Ingredients list for Thikri Ki Dal

• 1 1/2 cups Split red lentils (masoor dal) soaked
• 1 tablespoon Green chillies finely chopped
• to taste Salt
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 2 tablespoons Ghee
• 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon Fenugreek seeds (methi dana)
• 1 large Onion sliced
• 1 tablespoon Crushed garlic
• 2 Dried red chillies
• 8-10 Curry leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• 5-7 Fresh coriander sprigs
• Juice of ½ lemon

Method

1. Boil red lentils with salt, turmeric powder and sufficient water in a non-stick pan. Add green chillies, mix well and cook till the lentils are done.
2. Heat ghee in another non-stick pan.
3. Heat a terracotta piece on direct flame for 5-7 minutes.
4. Add cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and onion to the pan and sauté for half a minute. Add garlic and sauté further for half a minute.
5. Roughly chop dried red chillies.
6. Add curry leaves to the 2nd pan. Add red chillies and red chilli powder and mix well. Add this tempering to the lentils.
7. Roughly chop coriander sprigs and add to the pan.
8. Dip the hot terracotta in the lentil mixture and cover immediately. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
9. Discard terracotta piece from the lentils.
10. Transfer the lentils into a serving bowl and serve hot.

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