ShareI have found that Masur dal post on my blog has become the most popular post. In most Bengali households masur or red lentil is the most important of all pulses served. Whenever there is some left out masur dal in the refrigerator my mom always makes the Sukhno dal (Bengali for dried pulses), though it can be prepared with fresh masur dal also. It is a best accompaniment of warm rice served at first of the meal. This preparation had been one of my favorite dishes in lunch. Its …

ShareLegumes are a very important part of our meals. In my family, I have seen my mom cook dal for every meal. Be it an accompaniment for paratha, roti or rice, dal is always there. Among the all types of legumes found in the market, the one that is very popular in my family is the masyr dal, that too it is cooked in a very simple but special way. It tastes so good.
Masur dal is a lentil which is also a part of the  legume family. Lentils have a …

ShareI have posted this recipe before but its for Srivalli that I am posting it once more to participate in the event hosted by her.
Serves 2
Ingredients:
Green Mugh dal: 150gms
Tomato: 2 medium sizes
Onion (Peyaj): 2 large ones
Garlic (Rasun): 7 or 8 cloves
Kasturi Methi (Fenugreek leaves): 1 tablespoon
Green chili (Sukhno Lanka): 3
Turmeric powder (Halud guro): 1 teaspoon
Sunflower Oil (Saada tel): 2 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Preparation:

Soak the mugh dal for about an hour.
Pressure cook for at 2 to 3 whistles.
Drain the excess water out of the dal and keep aside.
Cut the onions in square …