Monday, November 9, 2009

Gota Mushurir Dal / Brown Lentil Soup


Whole Masoor Dal / Brown Lentil - 1 cup
Turmeric - a pinch
Salt
Ginger - 1/2 inch, grated
Roasted Cumin coriander powder - 2 tsp
Tomato - 1, chopped
Oil - 1 tbsp
Onion - 1 small, chopped
Green Chilies - 2
Cilantro - a handful chopped

Boil the masoor dal in a cooker with tomato, grated ginger, 1 tsp cumin coriander powder, salt, pinch of turmeric and water.

Heat oil in a pan. Add the slit green chilies and the chopped onion. Fry the onion till they are caramelised.

Add the boiled dal in the pan. Add some cumin coriander powder and a little water if required. Adjust the salt.

Boil for a few minutes till it reaches desired consistency. Sprinkle chopped cilantro on top and serve hot.

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