Dhaba Style Creamy Whole Masoor Masala

About the Recipe

Dhaba style creamy whole Masoor Masala is must try tiffin recipe. It is delicious and yummy and is the perfect tiffin dish on a hungry day at the office. Along with Masoor dal, chapati or paratha go well. To pack chapati/ paratha, use Oddy Uniwraps. It keeps food fresh for longer hours and prevents food from getting soggy. It is also a healthier option than aluminum foil.

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Ingredients

1 cup whole masoor (soaked in water for 4-5 hrs, boiled with salt for 4-5 whistles)
2 tbsp oil, 1/3 tsp cumin seeds, 1/3 tsp mustard seed
4-5 finely chopped garlic pods
2-3 bay leaves, few curry leaves
2 two finely chopped onions
salt as required, 2 chopped tomatoes
1/4 tsp haldi powder, 1 tsp garam masala powder, 1 tsp onion garlic dry masala, 2 tbsp fresh cream.
chopped fresh coriander leaves, Oddy Uniwraps

Directions

Take one cup whole Masoor, wash and soak in water for 4-5 hours. Change the water and pressure cook it with little salt for 4-5 whistles.
In a khadhai, add 2 tbsp oil let it heat. Add 1/3 tsp cumin seeds and mustard seed. Let it splutter.
Add finely chopped garlic, 2-3 bay leaves, few curry leaves. Add two finely chopped onions. Stir all ingredients and cook it onions become translucent.
Add little salt to cook the onions. Add 2 chopped tomatoes. stir and cover with lid and let it get cooked.
Now add 1 tsp red chilli powder, 1/4 tsp haldi powder, 1 tsp garam masala powder, 1 tsp onion garlic dry masala, add 2 tbsp fresh cream.
Lower the gas on adding cream and keep stirring continuously. Add the cooked whole masoor dal. Mix well and let it cook for a while.
If the consistency is too dry add a little water and cook. Add chopped fresh coriander leaves to garnish and mix again. Cover with lid and let it cook for 5-7 mins.
Once done, switch the gas. Transfer it to a tiffin box and serve with chapati or paratha. To pack chapati or parathe, use Oddy Uniwraps. It keeps food fresh, prevents fogginess.

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मराठी तडका (Marathi Tadka)

Rohini runs the Marathi Tadka channel. She shares mouth-watering Indian vegetarian recipes that are easy and tasty.