Lasan (Lahsuun) Dal


Course : Indian
Serves: 1
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Ingredients:


1/2 cup yellow moong dal

1/4 cup masoor dal

1/4 cup toor dal

3 pieces flakes garlic crushed -- (3 to 4)

1 piece ginger crushed or grated

4 medium green chillies finely chopped

1 stalk curry leaves

1 tablespoon coriander finely chopped

2 medium Onions cut into rings or very thin strips

1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder

2 pinches asafoetida

1 teaspoon salt to taste

3 tablespoons ghee

1/2 teaspoon cumin and mustard seeds
 

Preparation / Directions:


Wash dals together. Drain water. Heat the ghee in a saucepan and fry the onion till dark brown and crisp. Drain out with a spoon. Remove 2 teaspoons. ghee from the saucepan and keep aside. Add ginger and garlic to the rest. Fry for a minute, add dals and stir for 2-3 minutes. Add 3-3 1/2 cups water. Transfer to a cooker container. Add the turmeric to the dal, and pressure cook till done. (approx.3 whistles) Cool cooker and remove the dal. Stir gently. Transfer to serving dish, add chopped coriander and fried onions. Reheat the ghee kept aside, add seeds, asafoetida, and curry leaves. Pour over dal while spluttering. Stir gently. Serve hot with steamed rice or parathas. Making time: 25 minutes (excluding cooker time) Makes: 4 servings Shelflife: Best piping hot and fresh


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