Kancha Moog Dal
Cooks in
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 cup moog dal/yellow lentil
- 2 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
- 2 dried bay leaves
- 2-3 red chilies, roughly chopped (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon edible soda (optional)
- 1 tablespoon mustard oil
- Salt to taste
Directions
- Wash the lentils and drain out the excess water
- Warm the water in a sauce pan and pour in the dal, cook till the dal is well cooked. Add more water if the dal tends to dry out.
- In a skillet heat the mustard oil and add the red chilies. Saute till they turn a little darker in shade, take out and keep aside for garnishing
- In the same oil throw in the cumin seeds and bay leaves, as they start sputtering add to the cooked dal
- Add all the spices to the dal and season with salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes more. Serve garnished with the fried red chilies.
