Thikri Ki Dal Dal made more fragrant by dipping a red hot piece of terracotta. This recipe is from FoodFood TV channel By Sanjeev Kapoor 06 Nov 2015 in Recipes Course New Update Main Ingredients Split red lentils (masoor dal), Green chillies Cuisine Rajasthani Course Dals and Kadhis Prep Time 11-15 minutes Cook time 21-25 minutes Serve 4 Taste Spicy Level of Cooking Easy Others Veg Advertisment 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 Advertisment 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. Heat ghee in another non-stick pan. Heat a terracotta piece on direct flame for 5-7 minutes. 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. Roughly chop dried red chillies. Add curry leaves to the 2nd pan. Add red chillies and red chilli powder and mix well. Add this tempering to the lentils. Roughly chop coriander sprigs and add to the pan. Dip the hot terracotta in the lentil mixture and cover immediately. Simmer for 2-3 minutes. Discard terracotta piece from the lentils. Transfer the lentils into a serving bowl and serve hot. Nutrition Info Calories 1366 Carbohydrates 189.9 Protein 77.4 Fat 32.9 #Cumin seeds #Curry leaves #Dried red chillies #Fenugreek seeds (methi dana) #Fresh coriander sprigs #Ghee #Green chillies #Onion #Red chilli powder #Salt #Turmeric powder #Split red lentils (masoor dal) Subscribe to our Newsletter! Be the first to get exclusive offers and the latest news Subscribe Now You May Also like Advertisment Read the Next Article