Ingredients: 3/4 cup Masoor Dal (Whole),1/2 cup Raw Peanuts (Moongphali),1 inch Ginger – grated,2 Green Chillies – slit,1 Onion – finely chopped,1 Tomato – finely chopped,1 Bay leaf (tej patta) – torn,1 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi),1 teaspoon Garam masala powder,Salt – to taste,1 teaspoon Ghee,1/2 teaspoon Cumin seeds (Jeera),1 inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini) – broken,Coriander (Dhania) Leaves – a small bunch chopped,1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Time in minutes: 45 Servings: 4 Course: Lunch Diet: High Protein Vegetarian
Instructions: To begin making the Masoor Moong Phali Ki Dal Recipe, first prep all the ingredients and keep them ready.Heat oil in the pressure cooker, add the ginger, onion and saute until the onions soften. Add the tomato, chilli, bay leaf, masoor dal, peanuts, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and salt to taste.Add 2-1/2 cups of water and pressure cook for 2 whistles. After the couple of whistles, turn the heat to low and simmer for 4 to 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and allow the pressure to release naturally.Heat ghee in a tadka pan for seasoning; add the cumin seeds, cinnamon and allow the flavors to infuse for a few seconds. Open the cooker, and transfer to a serving bowl. Stir in the chopped coriander leaves and the lemon juice. Check the salt and adjust to taste.Finally pour the seasoning and serve. Serve the Masoor Moong Phali Ki Dal along with Tawa Paratha, Cabbage Sabzi and Raita for a wholesome lunch or dinner.