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Wednesday, April 30, 2014

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.

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