Veggie Foodie

Masala Masoor

Ingredients:

• Masoor, (whole lentil), 1 cup
• Onions, 2 medium, sliced
• Tomatoes, 2 large, chopped
• Ghee (purified butter), 1 tbsp
• Chopped coriander

For paste

• Garlic, 3-4 cloves
• Dry chilies, 2-3 (to taste)
• Coriander seeds, 2 teaspoons
• Ginger, 1 inch piece

Method:

1. Wash the masoor and pressure cook it with 2 cups water (3 whistles)
2. Ground into paste the ingredients mentioned under paste
3. Heat the ghee in a vessel and fry the sliced onions for 2-3 minutes
4. Once the onion turns brown, add the paste and fry it for 2-3 minutes
5. Add the cooked masoor and salt and let it cook for 3-4 minutes
6. Add the tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes
7. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with any Indian break or rice

Serves: 4