Many simple dishes can be made with yellow lentil. It can be cooked and spiced up with various kinds of spices. Lentil is the chief support in vegetarian cooking as it provides substantial amount of protein.
Here is one version of the dish made with yellow lentil.
Ingredients
- Masoor dhal (yellow lentil) – ¾ cup
- Lime – 3 wedges
- Garlic – 2 to 3 pods (crushed)
- Cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon
- Red chillies – 3 (broken into half)
- Black mustard seeds -1 teaspoon
- Curry leaves- few (optional)
- Onion -1 (medium size) (chopped)
- Salt -as needed
- Oil -2 teaspoons
Directions
1. Set a heavy pan and add oil.
2. When the oil is hot add black mustard seeds, cumin seeds and allow them to splutter.
3. Now add onion, garlic, red chilly, curry leaves and sauté well.
4. Next wash and add the masoor dhal by adding one 1 ½ cup of water.
5. Cook the masoor dhal till it is tender.
6. At this point, add 2 to 3 lime wedges with salt , mix well and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Serve hot with steamed rice or chapatti.
Variation
This dish can be made with yellow lentil or brown lentil as well.