Mash Ki Daal-Masalay Wali ( Curried White Lentils )

Mash Ki Daal - Masalay Wali ...White Lentils cooked in spicy tomato curry.

Mash Ki Daal-Masalay Wali ( Curried White Lentils )
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* Prep. Time : 15 minutes
* Cook Time : 45 - 50 minutes
* Serves : 3 - 4

Ingredients :

• 125 gm. Daal Maash ( White lentil )
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
• 1 tsp. ginger & garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp. coriander powder
• 1/2 to 3/4 tsp. red chillies powder
• 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tsp. salt ( or to taste )
• 1 medium tomato, finely chopped
• 2 green chillies, finely sliced
• 1 tbsp. mint leaves
• 1 tsp. ginger, cut in very thin slices

Method :

• Wash & soak the lentil in water for about half an hour.
• Meanwhile, heat oil in a pan. 
• Add onion and fry on medium heat until it turns golden.
• Add cumin seeds; fry for few seconds.
• Add ginger garlic paste, coriander powder, red chillies powder, turmeric powder; fry for few seconds ( take care not to burn it ).
• Add tomato, salt and ( 1/2 cup ) water.
• Cover & cook on medium heat for 15 minutes until the tomatoes are softened & the water dries out.
• Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture leaves oil.
• Add the soaked lentil & ( 1 to 1 1/2 cup ) water; stir well.
• Cover & cook on low heat until lentil is tender, but not mushy & the water is almost dry.
• Garnish with green chilies, mint leaves & ginger.
• Serve with Chapati or Naan along with fresh salad & pickle. 

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