Masoor Spicy Curry

Time 25 min

Ingredients

Whole red lentil 1 cup

Chopped onion 1 medium size

Chopped tomato 1 medium size

Ginger Garlic paste 1/2 tsp

Red chili powder or kanda lasun masala 1 tsp 

Pinch of asafoetida

Fresh coconut paste 1 tsp

Coriander powder 1 tsp

Cumin seeds 1/4 tsp

Curry leaves 3-4

Water 1 cup

Oil 2 tbsp

Salt to taste

Method

Wash daal, Then cook in pressure cooker with 2 cups of water, for 2-3 whistles. Switch off the flame. Allow it to cool. Remember it should not get overcooked.

Heat oil in pan. Add cumin seeds, after it crackles add curry leaves, onion and tomato, saute for 4-5 min till onion turn golden brown. Then add ginger garlic paste, coconut paste, red chili powder, coriander powder. Mix well. Saute for 2-3 min. Then add cooked red lentil and 1 cup water. Cook on low flame for 10-12 min. Serve hot with rice or chapati.