Masoor dal /One Pot/ Easy and quick/ Lentils for good health / LESS Oil /Vegan

masoor dal

🥗Healthier: green lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Green lentils are nutritious and split peas are often less expensive.

cooking oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while being healthier, and vegetable oil is usually cheaper.

garam masala

🥗Healthier: curry powder

💰Cheaper: mixed spices

Curry powder can provide a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Parsley offers a fresh taste, while dried herbs are more affordable.

Soak 1 1/2 cups of masoor dal for 2 hours after washing it until the water runs clear.

Heat cold pressed brown oil in a pressure cooker.

Add mustard seeds and curry leaves; wait for them to splutter.

Add roughly chopped onion and sauté for about 1 minute until the raw smell goes away.

Add 2 roughly chopped tomatoes and sauté until they soften, about 3-5 minutes.

Add ginger garlic paste and dry spices: turmeric, cumin, and 2 teaspoons of garam masala; sauté until the spices are roasted and fragrant.

Add the soaked masoor dal into the pressure cooker.

Pour in enough water (about 2 cups) to prevent burning at the bottom.

Season with salt and give it a quick mix.

Close the pressure cooker and cook for 3-4 whistles.

After cooking, open the pressure cooker; the dal should not be completely mashed but have a nice body.

Stir in chopped cilantro before serving.

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