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Malka Daal

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: lentils, onion, tomatoes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 117kcal
Author: Chief Cook and Bottle Washer

Ingredients

  • 100 g Red Lentils thoroughly washed
  • 2 Tomatoes finely chopped
  • ½ small Onion finely chopped
  • ½ tbsp Cumin Seeds
  • ½ tsp Mustard Seeds
  • ½ tsp Coriander Seeds crushed
  • ¼ tbsp Chilli Powder
  • ½ tsp Ground Coriander
  • ½ tsp Turmeric
  • ½ tsp Garam Masala
  • 2 tsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves (Methi)
  • ¼ tbsp Mango Powder (Amchur)
  • 1 Green Chilli finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves finely chopped
  • Lemon to taste
  • ½ ltr Water
  • 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add the mustard seeds, cumin seeds and crushed coriander seeds
  • When the mustard seeds start to pop add the onions. Cook the onions until they are golden
  • Add the tomatoes and green chilli. Cook for 5 minutes and then add chilli powder, turmeric, coriander powder and salt
  • Cook until the tomatoes have softened and the mixture leaves oil on the sides.  You shouldn't be able to distinguish the tomatoes from the onions. Add a few drops of water if it sticks at all
  • When it's ready, add the washed lentils, sauté in the mixture for 1 minute and then add the water
  • Lastly add fenugreek leaves, dry mango powder and garam masala. Stir and cover the pan with a lid
  • Let the lentils cook on medium heat for about 30-40 minutes or until tender
  • Add the chopped coriander and lemon and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 117kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 420mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 661IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 3mg