Masoor Dal Sar | Konkani Style Sar Upkari | Lentil Easy Recipe

 

Masoor Dal Soup

Masoor dal is a quick cook protein rich lentil known as red lentils. These have high nutrition profile similar to meat. Here we have used the split red lentils.

You need not soak masoor dal before cooking. To avoid gas problems it is advised to soak it for at least 30min and discard the water. For cooking use fresh water.

Serves- 4 people

Ingredients

1. Masoor dal - 1 cup
2. Asafetida paste - 1 button size(you can also use powder) dissolve in little water
3. Green chilly - 3
4. Salt as per taste

       For tempering

1. Mustard seeds - ¼ tsp
2. Dry red chilly - 2
3. Curry leaves - 1 sprig
4. Coconut oil - 2 tsp

       For garnishing

1. Coriander leaves - 2 tsp

Method

1. Wash the masoor dal thoroughly and discard the water.
2. In a pressure cooker, pour in the masoor dal with sufficient water or till the lentil immerses in water.
3. Add 2 slit green chilly(adjust according to your taste) and pressure cook for about 1 whistle in medium flame. Turn off the flame, allow the pressure to release.
4. Open the pressure cooker and transfer it into cooking vessel if required and adjust the consistency by adding water.
5. Turn the flame ON, add salt as per taste, add the asafetida water.
6. Bring it to a boil. For thick consistency cook for at least 5min on low flame. Turn off the flame.
7. In a pan, pour coconut oil. Once it is hot add mustard seeds. Let it splutter then add broken dry red chilly give it a quick toss and turn off the flame. Make sure you don't burn them.
8. Season it to the dal and close the lid. So that the flavor stays within😉
9. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot rice.

Photo and Recipe Credits: Shwethas Kitchen

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