Lentil gravy
Background
Lentils are the staple food across India. While it is a commonly cooked dish in the household, there are various intricate recipes that are used on special occasions. This recipe is a favourite one of my father, who like to eat it almost every day, especially on a rainy day. It is very easy to cook and is best eaten steaming hot with rice or bread/roti.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Red lentils (boiled to a fine mash)
- 1 medium Onions, sliced
- 1 large Tomato, sliced
- 2 Green chillies sliced
- 2 Red chillis, chopped
- ½ tsp Mustard seeds
- ½ tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Asafoetida powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 4-5 Curry leaves
- 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- Tamarind soaked in 2 cups of water (Lemon sized)
- 1 tsp Red chilli powder
- 1 tsp Clarified butter (Ghee)
- 1 tsp Sugar
- 1 Tbsp Oil
- Salt to taste
- Coriander leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Wash the lentils well and add 2 cups of water to 1 cup of lentil and pressure cook for 6-8 whistles or till the lentils cook, mashed well.
- Heat 1 Tbsp oil and add the mustard seeds and red chilli. When the mustard seeds crackle, add the cumin seeds and allow them to fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the sliced onions, asafoetida powder, turmeric powder, curry leaves, green chillies, ginger garlic paste, tomato, tamarind Water, chilli powder and salt.
- Once the above ingredients starts to boil, add 4 cups of water and cook for 20 minutes.
- Add the cooked lentils, sugar and clarified butter, then cook it for 15 more minutes.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
Categories
- Meal Type: - Dinner - Lunch - Main - Stews
- Cuisines: - Indian
- Occasions: - Dinner Party - Sunday Lunch
- Ingredients: - Lentils
- Health and Diet: - Gluten Free - Vegetarian
- Skill Levels: - Moderate
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