Green gram Masala is simply delicious and protein enriched. When cooked with spices and tomatoes it has an aromatic flavour.
All time Favourite !!
Highly Recommended !!
Ingredients :
- Green gram 175gms
- Turmeric 1/4tsp
- Chilli powder ¼ -1/2 tsp
- Asafoetida ¼ tsp
- Castor oil few drops
- Mustard ¼ tsp
- Cumin ¼ tsp
- Coriander seeds ¼ tsp
- Small onions 3-4 (chopped )
- Green chilly 1 or 2
- Curry leaves a few
- Tomatoes 2 (chopped)
- Coriander Leaves to garnish
- Ghee 1 -2 tsp
Method :
- Pressure cook the green gram with turmeric and castor oil . (10 min )
- In a kadai heat ghee ,throw in mustard ,cumin ,let it splutter.
- Add onions ,green chilly and curry leaves , let it change colour .
- Add tomatoes and toss till it gets mushy.
- Add salt and asafoetida .
- Add water ,give a mix ,add it to the cooked dhal.
- Now add chilli powder ,give it a good mix .
- Let it cook till the mixture thickens and raw smell fades.
- Garnish with coriander leaves .
- Drizzle ghee for an enriched flavour .
- Serve hot with rice or roti .
