Masoor (Black Lentil) Daal

Masoorachyi (Black Lentils) Aamti

(my mom’s style)

Ingredients:
• Masoor dal (par boiled) – 200 gms
• Curry leaves – bunch
• Kokum – 8-10 (want more tanginess, add more)
• 2 green chilies – slit open
• 1 garlic clove finely chopped
• 2-3 tbsp oil

Masala (blend the below to a smooth paste with little water)
• 1 big onion
• 2-3 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• ½ cup coriander (prefer stalks for their juice)
• ¼ cup fresh grated coconut
• Salt to taste

Method
1. In a hot pot, add 2-3 tbsp oil and heat
2. Add chilies, garlic and curry leaves till it nicely sizzles
3. Add the blended masala and cook well
4. Add masoor daal and cook (I prefer the daal to be slightly “Al dante”)
5. Adjust salt
6. Adjust water till desired consistency (I prefer regular daal consistency)
7. Add kokum and simmer
8. Garnish with coconut and coriander
9. Serve with Rice or Paratha