Brown lentil curry

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By Shaalini Shaalu

Jan, 29th

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Servings
4 persons
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
12 - 14

Ingredients

  • Brown lentil
  • Water
  • Onion
  • Tomato
  • Garlic
  • Green chillies
  • Corinader
  • Lemon
  • Cumin
  • Corinader powder
  • Red chilli powder
  • Turmeric powder
  • Salt
  • Oil

Instructions

  • Rinse brown lentils. Put in the pressure cooker with water, turmeric powder, and half of the salt you are using in the recipe. Cook on medium flame until 3 whistles. After 3 whistles, switch off the stove wait for around 5-10 minutes or until the pressure gets released completely. Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add garlic and saute until it starts turning brown. Next, add onion and cook until it also turns golden brown. Add coriander powder and red chili powder. Saute for around 30 seconds. Add green chilies, tomatoes, and the remaining salt. Cook until the tomatoes turn mushy. Finally, add cooked brown lentils and mix everything. Let the dal simmer for 2 minutes and then switch off the stove. Add lemon juice and coriander leaves. Mix. Serve hot with rice or roti.