Prep
25 mins
Cook
25 mins
Serves
2
Vegetarian
Yes
Ingredients
- •¼ cup Lentil (redmasoor dal)
- •½ cup Milk
- •2 medium Carrots (peel and grate or chop finely)
- •2 tbsp Beet root (grated)
- •1 medium Onion (chopped)
- •4 flakes Garlic (chopped)
- •1 inch Ginger piece (chopped)
- •1 tbsp Coriander leaves (for garnish)
- •Lemon- a dash
- •¾ tsp Cumin seeds
- •¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- •¼ tsp Chili powder
- •6-7 Pepper corns (crushed)
- •½ tbsptdp Ghee or oil
- •2 tsp Butter (optional)
Method
- 1Wash and soak lentils in water for about 10 minutes, drain off the water
- 2Heat ghee/oil in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds, crushed pepper corns
- 3Add the chopped onion, garlic and ginger, saute for some time
- 4Add the grated carrots and beet, saute.
- 5Add the turmeric powder, chili powder, salt and a cup full of water
- 6Cook for a whistle and 5-7 minutes on low flame
- 7When the cooker has cooled, open and transfer cooled contents to a mixer, blend well
- 8
Chef's Notes
Red masoor dal (lentil) is rich in protein, fiber, and folates.
Milk is a good protein source.