Aaloo Tamatar Masoor Dal | How to Prepare Aaloo Tamatar Masoor Dal | Quick & Easy Veggie Dal

Aaloo - Tamatar - Masoor Dal 

Masoor dal is the most common dal cooked in every home of India. Masoor lentils contain high level of proteins and dietary fiber. Aloo Tamatar Masoor Dal ( Potato Tomato Masoor Dal ) curry is a very easy recipe with a good blend of spices. Masoor dal is very easy to make and it is usually served with rice and chapattis. Recipe Credits : Janani

Ingredients for Dal :

Servings : 4

• 1/4th cup masoor dal/lentils (rinse it)
• Potatoes - 2 medium (peeled & diced)
• Tomatoes - 1 finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• Pinch of asafoetida (Hing)
• Salt as needed
• 4 cups of water

Ingredients for Tadka :

• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• Pinch of asafoetida (Hing)
• 2 tsp oil
• 2 tsp crushed red chillies 
• Chilli powder -1/2 tsp
• Dhania Powder - 1 tsp
• Cumin Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Garam Masala - 1 tsp
• 2 green chillies slit
• 2 tsp oil
• Onion - 1 medium size finely chopped
• Coriander leaves to garnish

Method :

1. In a pressure cooker add dal, diced potatoes and chopped tomatoes cook for 3 whistles along with turmeric, salt, hing & red chilli powder. Proportion of water must be 2 1/2 times more than dal.
2. Allow pressure to release on its own.
3. For tadka, Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, red chillies, when it splutters add finely chopped onions, ginger garlic paste, green chillies & asafoetida , 
4. Add the pressure cooked mixture to the tadka & add red chilli powder, dhania powder, cumin powder, garam masala & salt. Saute for a minute. Cover & cook for another 2 mins on a low flame.
5. Aaloo Tamatar Masoor Dal is ready. Garnish with coriander leaves & Serve Hot with rotis.

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