This Brown Dal, also known as Whole Masoor Dal or Sab Masar, is a simple, hearty, and nourishing dish packed with protein and warm spices. Slow-cooked lentils finished with a fragrant tempering make it perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner, served with roti, naan, or rice.
- Serves: 4–6 People
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooking: 50 minutes
- Difficulties: supereasy
Ingredients
For Cooking
- 200 g Brown dal (whole masoor dal), washed and soaked for 30 minutes
- 2 Medium onions, finely chopped
- 1 bulb Garlic, peeled and chopped
- 1 piece Fresh ginger, chopped
- 3 Fresh green chilies (optional)
- Fresh coriander, for garnish
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
- 1 tsp Fenugreek (methi)
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Hing (asafoetida)
- 1 Bay leaf
- 2 Cloves
- 2 Green cardamom
- 1 Black cardamom
- 1 litre Water (for cooking dal)
- 1 tsp Oil (for boiling dal)
- 2 tbsp Butter (for tempering)
For Dressing
Nutritional Information
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Calories
260 kcal (per serving approx.) -
Protein
18 g -
Fiber
15 g -
Fat
8 g
Procedure
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45 minutesMark As Complete
Cook the Dal
Add soaked brown dal to a pan with 1 litre of water, a pinch of salt, and 1 teaspoon of oil. Bring to a boil, then reduce to medium heat, cover, and cook for 40–45 minutes until the dal is soft.
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15 minutesMark As Complete
Prepare the Tempering (Tadka)
Heat butter in a separate pan on low heat. Add bay leaf, cloves, cardamoms, and cumin seeds. Lightly fry until aromatic.
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10 minutesMark As Complete
Cook Aromatics
Add onions, ginger, garlic, and chilies. Add salt and cook until onions soften and release butter.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Add Spices
Add turmeric, coriander powder, fenugreek, and hing. Cook until the spices are fragrant and butter separates.
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5 minutesMark As Complete
Combine Dal and Tempering
Pour the prepared tempering into the cooked dal. Mix gently and simmer for 5 minutes to blend flavors.
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2 minutesMark As Complete
Garnish and Serve
Turn off the heat and garnish with fresh coriander. Serve hot with roti, naan, or rice.
