Archive for the 'Dhal' Category

Lentil Soup/ Dhal ( Masoor)

November 23, 2009

Lentil is a specific type of bean which is flat, round and has a dark brown husk. It makes a very hearty soup all by itself or try it with some hot rice.
Ingredients:
Whole Lentil – 1 cup
Water – 3 cups
Oil – 1 Tbsp
Cumin Seeds– ¼ tsp
Mustard Seeds – ¼ tsp
Turmeric – ¼ tsp
Asofoetida – pinch
Onion [...]

Vada curry

November 13, 2009

INGREDIENTS:
To make vadas:
1. Channa dal – 1 cup
2. Dry red chillies – 4 or 5
3. Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
4. Salt – as needed.
To make curry:
1. Onion – 1 med size
2. Tomato – 2 med size
3. Garlic – 4 or 5 pods
4. Chilli powder – 1 tsp
5. Corriander powder – 1 tbsp
6. Garam masala powder [...]