Split Orange Lentils

Ingredients

• Split Orange Lentils (Masoor Dal) 1 cup
• Onion, thinly sliced 1
•  Tomato, chopped 1 (medium size)
• Ginger, peeled and diced 1-inch size
• 2 cloves
• Turmeric Powder 1/4 tsp
• Cumin seeds 1tsp
• Asafoetida a pinch
• Red chilli powder 1 tsp
• Water 3 1/2 cups
• Butter 2 tbsp
• Salt according to taste

Method of Preparation

1. Wash the lentils and soak for 30 minutes.
2. Boil water in a heavy base pot.
3. Drain the lentils and add to the boiling water.
4. Add salt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, chopped tomatoes, ginger, and garlic. Mix well for 5 minutes.
5. Cover the pot and simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the lentils become soft.
6. Heat butter in a frying pan. Add the cumin seeds and onion slices. Fry well till the onion slices turn golden brown.
7. Add to the cooked lentils and mix well.
8. Serve hot for maximum health benefits.

Medicinal Properties of Spilt Orange Lentils

Split orange lentils are easily digestible and beneficial in digestive disorders such as diarrhea and indigestion. This recipe is also recommended in skin disorders, obesity, asthma, and other respiratory disorders.