Masoor dal tadka

Aaah!! This is something I generally tried and we all loved it. I had whole masoor dal and I really, really was intrigued with the panch phoran masala that seems to be a staple of Bengali seasonings.

  

Ingredients

Masoor dal 1 cup soaked in water for an hour

Oil for seasoning

Panch phoran mix(Fenugreek seeds, Mustard seeds, Jeera seeds, Fennel seeds, Kalonji seeds - all in equal proportion) amounting to 1 and half tsp

Chopped garlic

Turmeric powder and asafoetida

Curry leaves

Cilantro

Method

1. Cook the masoor dal with salt, turmeric powder, asafoetida, 2 cups of water for 10-15 mins in pressure cooker.
2. Heat oil in a kadai. Add the panch phoran mix, curry leaves, chopped garlic and fry for a minute.
3. Add the cooked dal. Mix, adjust salt and water. Bring to a boil.
4. Garnish with cilantro.