Indian
Indian - Dals and Soups
Kolkata Biryani Masoor Dal Tadka
Chef's Menu Description
Tender lentils slow-simmered with warming turmeric, finished with a sizzling tarka of golden ghee, roasted cumin, and fresh coriander.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup red masoor dal
- • 2 1/2 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- • 2 tbsp mustard oil
- • 1/2 tsp panch phoron
- • 2 dried red chilies
- • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
- • 1 green chili, slit
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Pressure-cook the masoor dal with turmeric and water until soft.
2
Phase 2
Heat the mustard oil until smoking, cool slightly, then crackle the panch phoron, dried red chilies, and garlic.
3
Phase 3
Pour the tadka over the dal and add the salt and green chili.
4
Phase 4
Simmer 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened.
5
Phase 5
Serve this Bengali musur dal hot with steamed rice.