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Plain Red Gram Dal (Masoor Dal) Recipe 1 Portion

Yields1 ServingPrep Time10 minsCook Time15 minsTotal Time25 mins

Plain red gram dal with cumin seed, Mustard seed 

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Ingredients
 30 g Red Gram
 180 ml Water
 2 g Turmeric Powder
 2 g Salt
 1 pinch Mustard seed
 1 pinch Cumin Seed
 1 g Red Dry Chili
 3 ml Mustard Oil
Direction
1

Rinse the 30g of Red Gram Dal under cold water until the water runs clear.

2

In a small pot or pressure cooker, add the rinsed dal, 180 ml of water, salt and turmeric powder

3

Cook until the dal is soft. If using a pressure cooker, cook for 2-3 whistles. If boiling in a pot, it may take 20-25 minutes.

4

Once cooked, mash the dal lightly to get a consistent texture.

5

Heat oil in a small pan.

6

Add Cumin seed and mustard seeds, red chili, let them sizzles.

7

Pour the tempering over the cooked dal. Mix it well.

8

Serve the dal hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves if desired.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

1 Small Bowl

Amount per serving
Calories130
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g4%

Saturated Fat 0.25g2%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 781mg34%
Total Carbohydrate 17g7%

Dietary Fiber 3.07g11%
Protein 7g
Vitamin A 6.5mcg1%
Calcium 31.02mg3%
Potassium 441mg10%
Folate 32.93mcg9%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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