Masoor ka Malai Dal

 A different dish but full of proteins :) This one is made with whole Masoor Dal. Am not kind of Dal type. I dont prefer dal as for other dishes. But this one made me go wild and i had to say " Mmmmm Wow !!! ". I had it with paratha and my remo just loved it since he loves Dal type of dishes .This dish was inspired by my friend and neighbour Nitya who happen to share the recipe with me. I tried out immediately since the moment she told i felt i wanted to eat right away :P

I take this opportunity and would like to thank her for sharing such a lovely and damn easy recipe. It is such an easy and quick recipe that your guests would think that you have put on some real hard work for this lovely recipe ;) But thats not so !!! Check it out for yourself :))

Serves : 2

Ingredients

• Whole Masoor Dal - 1 Cup ( Wash it and soak it overnight )
• Onion - Half Cup
• Tomato - 4 Nos
• Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Spn
• Jeera
• Salt - As Required
• Turmeric Powder - A Pinch
• Red Chilly Powder - 1 Spn
• Green Chilly - 2 Nos slit lenghtwise
• Coriander Powder - 2 Spn
• Garam Masala - 1/2 Spn
• Chana Dal Powder - 1/2 Spn ( Totally optional. I added since its in stock for a long time and tasted good )
• Cream - 1/4 Cup
• Oil - 1 spn
• Butter - 3 Spn
• Water - 3 Cups
• Coriander Leaves

Method

• In a cooker add butter and oil. Add jeera and green chilly
• Add ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell vanishes
• Add onion and fry it.
• Add chopped tomato and let it fry till tomato becomes slightly soft
• Add all the powders and fry nicely. If too dry add little water
• Strain water from the soaked dal and add it to the gravy
• Mix everything well and add water ( Till the gravy is immersed perfectly. Dont add too much )
• Close the lid and let it cook for 4 to 5 whistles
• Open the cooker and leave it to boil
• In the meantime add salt and coriander leaves
• Check for the taste at this point and add if anything required
• Once done add the cream and serve

Best with Rotis and Parathas. And also dont forget ur green salad. Thats going to be an add-on to your dinner with this dish and roti :))