Mushur Dal - Bengali Style |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Bengali style red lentils ( mushur dal) Ingredients:
1/2 cup red lentils |
1 tsp olive oil |
1/4 cup onions, chooped |
1 tsp salt |
1 tsp sugar |
1 green pepper |
1/4 tsp turmeric |
1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds |
1/4 tsp cumin seeds |
1/2 cup coriander leaves |
Directions:
1. Boil the lentils with 2 cups of water and 1/2 tsp salt, 1 green chilli and 2-3 drops of olive oil. Take care not to overcook them. Add turmeric after taking of from heat.
2. Heat 1 tsp oil in a deep pan, and season with 1 red dry chilli, cumin seeds, fenugreek seeds and 1 bay leaf. Add onions when the seeds start spluttering. Saute onions for a few seconds ( don't saute too much) and then add the boiled dal. Bring to a boil, adjust salt to taste, add sugar and 1 green chiili ( optional). Lower the heat and simmer for two minutes, and then add coriander leaves and take off from heat.
3. Serve hot with rice and vegetables.
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