Thursday, January 19, 2012

MasoorDal-MysoreDal

Hi All,

I am back again on 4th day of blogging marathon with a simple dal called masoor dal. As per the understanding some sweet/savory should be  cooked using different dals, but I couldn't do anything due to the following reason:
Red Lenthils

My older son is not well due to throat ache and fever, and once I reach home @ 7pm my little son will be waiting at the door step to hug me and play with me. My mom-in-law would have become so tired bcoz of my naughty little son, so once I go to home, she will handover the kitchen and this little rascala to me. 

Yesterday she had prepared only rasam in the afternoon and my turn was to prepare something for dinner along with rice. I have a super doper brain and I thought of preparing this easy Masoor Dal which will give me a post in the morning. Masoor Dal is also called as Mysore dal or red lenthils. 

Inspired by the posts of Aarthi's blog  I thought let me copy atleast  the method of naming my pictures.


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup of Masoor Dal
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Mustard Seeds
And the other ingredients as shown in picture:
    • 2 chopped onions
  • coriander leaves - few 
  • curry leaves - few 
  • 2 tsp salt and
  • 1 1/2 tbsp sambar powder
 

Method:
  • Cook Masoor dal with tomato and 1 tsp of turmeric in cooker for 3 to 4 whistles
  • Heat Oil in a kadai
  • Add mustard seeds and wait till it splutters, add curry leaves, salt and onions and sauté till they become translucent.
  • Add sambar powder allow it to boil for sometime 
  • Finally, add cooked dal and allow it to boil for some more time

16 comments:

wow hema. first of all hope ur son is feeling fine now. must be the weather effect.

one thing i must tell all food bloggers or any one else who visits. its just awesome when u read same thing but made different ways. and its inspiring for average cooks like us to make out something new..

masoor dal cooks real good and quick. wish i cud take part in marathon but i dont have time..
and also thanks for ur comment on my gajar halwa post..

quick and easy..comes in handy when you are short of time !

this is cool Hema, hope ur kiddo is feeling better now. Also, appreciate the effort of putting pictures with details despite the challenges, way to go

Comfort food, dal and rice, love masoor dal..

This recipe is so good...Mouthwatering Dear..

Aarthi
http://yummytummy-aarthi.blogspot.com/

looks delicious and wonderful clicks .......

Dal looks simple wholesome and delicious.

Hope your son is doing ok now.
Simple yet flavorful one. I too prefer masoordal during time crunches. :)

Mysore dhal looks like an excellent side-dish for Roti or Rice!

nice and comfort food...
Padma
www.plantainleaf.blogspot.com

yum..is it really this simple?!

simple n delicious masoor daal..is welcome anytime.