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Beetroot Masala Dal

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Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Beetroot Dal, Beetroot Masala Dal
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1 Boiled Beetroot
  • 1/2 cup Chana Dal (soaked for 3 hrs)
  • 1 Chopped Onion
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 Chopped Tomato
  • 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • 1 tsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 4 Pepper Corns
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1 Cardamom
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Chole Masala
  • 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 tsp Asafoetida

Instructions

  1. Grate the Beetroot and keep aside.

  2. Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add asafoetida , cumin seeds, bay leaf, pepper corns, cardamom, cloves .

  3. Add onions and saute them and once they are soft add ginger garlic paste and cook.

  4. Then add tomatoes and cook them on slow till its all mushy and done.

  5. Next add grated beetroot and cook with cumin powder, turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder and salt and let it all cook nicely till all raw smell goes.

  6. Next add soaked channa dal and Chole masala and cook on slow for another 2-3 mins.

  7. Add around 2 cups of water and pressure cook till dal is done in around 3-4 whistles.

  8. Serve this with garnish of fresh coriander leaves, lemon juice and tsp of ghee.