Pyaaz Diye Masoor Dal

Method

1. Step 1

   Give the lentils a really good wash for 5-6 times. You will see the water get clearer and clearer, and this step is important to get a clear flavour.

2. Step 2

   Transfer it to a saucepan and pour enough water to submerge the lentils for five cups of water to one cup of Dal.

3. Step 3

   Bring that to a boil; don’t walk away at this time.

4. Step 4

   As the Dal starts bubbling up, you will see the scum floating on the top, and you need to clean that foam by skimming it away.

5. Step 5

   Now reduce the heat to medium low, sprinkle salt and turmeric powder, give a stir, and partially cover with a lid. Let it cook for 10 to 15 minutes, and get some boiling water ready for later use.

   ⏱ Start 10 min timer

6. Step 6

   When the Dal is cooked and has a really smooth texture, add some boiling water. Give it a stir, increase the heat to medium, and let it come to a boil again.

7. Step 7

   Reduce the heat to absolutely low, then whisk the dal with a metal whisk to get a smooth texture, and let it simmer.

8. Step 8

   Next, in a preheated frying pan, heat oil, then add black cumin seeds, dry red chilli, and chopped garlic, stir and let them cook for a couple of seconds till the oil is fragrant, and then add in finely chopped onions, sprinkle salt, and sugar.

9. Step 9

   As we know, onion take their own time to brown, this will take about 7-8 minutes to brown.

   ⏱ Start 7 min timer

10. Step 10

    Once the onions are brown, our Phoron or Tadka is ready to add to the cooked Dal,

11. Step 11

    Then add green chillies, give a mix,rease the heat to high, and let it come to a boil.

12. Step 12

    Turn off the heat, and serve with hot rice, potato, and fish fry.