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Wednesday, April 28, 2010

SPROUTED MASOOR DAL

Ingredients:

Oil - 1 tsp
curry leaf sprig - 2
Ginger - 1 tsp
Cumin - 1/4 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp
Asafetida - 1/4 tsp
Onion - 1 small
Tomatoes - 2
green chillies - 3( finely chopped)
Sprouted masoor dal - 2 cups
Turmeric - 1/4 tsp
Salt - to taste
Lemon juice - 1tbsp
Fresh Coriander - few sprigs

Method:

In a big saucepan, heat the oil until a curry leaf tossed in it sizzles. Lower the heat to medium. Add the curry leaves and ginger to cook to pale brown. Toss in cumin, mustard seeds and asafetida. When seeds start to jump, add the onions, tomatoes and chillies. saute for few minutes until they soften.

Stir in sprouted masoor dal, turmeric and salt. Add about a cup of water. Bring to a boil and reduce the heat and simmer until the dal reaches fall-apart stage, about 10-15 minutes. Add lime juice and few sprigs of fresh coriander leaves. Mix and serve warm.

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