Sunday 20 November 2011

Green lentils Curry



Ingredients:
  • Green lentils: 1/2-1 cup
  • Onion: 1 (chopped)
  • Tomato: 1(chopped)
  • Ginger: a small piece (chopped)
  • Green chilli: 1(chopped)
  • Garlic: 1-2 cloves (chopped)
  • Oil: 1-2 tbsp
  • Turmeric pwd: 1/2 tsp
  • Salt: to taste
  • Mustard seeds: 1 tsp
  • Method:
    1.  Wash and soak green lentil in ample water for 30 mins .
    2. Pressure cook it with salt, turmeric pwd and water ( ~2 cups).
    3. Take 1 whistle on high flame and cook on sim gas for 45- 50 mins.
    4. Seasoning/ Tadka:
      • Heat oil in pan. Add mustard seeds. Let them splutter.
      • Add garlic, ginger, green chilli, onion and cook for 4-5 mins.
      • Add tomatoes. Cook till done. 
    5. Add the above seasoning to pressure cooked daal. 
    6. Ready to serve with chapati, nan, bread or parantha.

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