Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Daal Tadka In Microwave- Red Split Lentils In Microwave

Daal Tadka In Microwave-Believe me is very simple and quick . No need to wait for pressure cooker to release whistles or have another pan for tempering. Cook daal in microwave its awesome. Do try!!


Ingredients:
2 cups masoor dal /split red lentil)
1/2 tsp mustard seeds /rai / sarson
1/2 tsp cumin seeds /jeera
a pinch of asafoetida /hing
1/2 cup chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
2 tsp chopped green chillies
1 tsp ginger paste
1 tsp garlic paste
1 tsp turmeric powder /haldi
1 tsp coriander/ dhania powder
salt to taste
Red Chiili powder- ½ tbsp
Lemon juice -1 tbsp
oil -8 tbsp

Method
Clean, wash and soak the dal in enough water for 10 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
Put the 4tbsp of oil in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 15 seconds.
Add the onions and green chillies and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Add the ginger and garlic paste and microwave on high for 2-3 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add the soaked dal, turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt along with 4 cups water, cover and microwave on high for 20-25 minutes, while stirring every 3 minutes in between.Mix in it lime juice.
Take another small microwave safe bowl and add remaining 4 tbsp of oil and heat for 2 minute. In the hot oil add the asafoetida, cumin, red chilli powder and saute for 2 seconds
Pour this tempering on the cooked dal and mix well.
Eat piping hot with bread or rice.


3 comments:

  1. daal looks very tempting, cant believe its made in microwave

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  2. picture is very nice. red and black combo

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