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Lahori Dal

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
30 Mins
Total Time
45 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
Main Recipe
1 cup masoor (split red lentil) dal
salt to taste
1 tbsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
4 tbsp butter
1/4 cup fresh cream
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 cup finely chopped onion
3 tsp lemon juice
Method
- Clean, wash and soak the masoor dal in water for 20 minutes.
- Drain, add 2 cups of water and salt and pressure cook for 15-20 minutes till the dal is cooked.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Whisk till the dal is almost mashed and pour into a deep pan.
- Add the garlic paste, chilli powder, turmeric powder, 2 tbsp butter, cream and 1/2 cup water and simmer on a low flame till the dal thickens.
- For the tempering, heat the remaining butter in another pan and add the cumin seeds.
- When they crackle, add the onions and sauté till they become translucent.
- Add to the dal mixture and simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add lemon juice, peppercorns and salt if required and mix well.
- Serve hot.
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