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Masoor Daal Kanda

Pictures are of Masoor Daal Daal Kanda.

1 cup Toor Daal

1 big Onion

Kanda-Lasun-Masala (or Kolhapuri Masala) - Per Taste

Salt per taste

2-3 Tbsp Oil

Cumin seeds, Mustard Seeds, Turmeric, Asafoetida - For tempering

Chopped cilantro for garnishing

Wash daal and pressure cook with mimimum water. I usually put about one cup water for one cup toor daal and pressure cook for 2 whistles. you should see all the daals separately and should not be mushy. Dice onion and set aside. Now heat oil in heavy botom pan. Add cumin, mustard seeds let them sizzle then add turmeric powder and asafoetida. Immediately add chopped onion and saute till onion turns golden brown. Add cooked daal, salt and Kanda-Lasun Masala mix it well. If daal is not cooked throroughly sprinkle some water lower the gas. Cover the pan and let the daal cook. Add more water if required. Consistency of this daal is very dry so add water accordingly. Add chopped cilantro and serve with chapati.

Tips -

1. Masoor daal and Moong daal are easy to cook so you don't have to pressure cook them separately just soak in water for 30-35 minutes before cooking.

2. If you don't have Kanda-Lasun Masala or Kolhapuri Masala add Kala/Goda Masala and Red Chili Powder instead.

Please add your comments, suggestions to my original post @ http://vadanikavalgheta.blogspot.com/2007/08/blog-post_28.html